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GX51 LCG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,199 mi
Last recorded148,199 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 LCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 148,199 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 148,178 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre inner edge 205/55/16 ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 144,823 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 141,331 miles

nearside front brake disc inner face rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2015 138,642 miles

Both front and rear brake disc,s corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2015 138,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front and rear brake disc,s corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2014 135,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 130,149 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 118,206 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 99,273 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 79,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear brake disc's pitted

Pass 5 Aug 2009 65,864 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 57,133 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 53,990 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 53,990 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 46,221 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 46,221 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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GX51 LCG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 79,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX51 LCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GX51 LCG registered?

GX51 LCG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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