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GX51 LCT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,411 mi
Last recorded129,411 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 LCT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 129,411 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 121,894 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 120,277 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 118,769 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 117,037 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on

Fail 14 Jan 2015 117,037 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on

Pass 5 Dec 2013 108,387 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 108,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 100,268 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 25 Nov 2011 93,152 miles

engine light on

Fail 6 Dec 2010 85,429 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

Pass 6 Dec 2010 85,429 miles

engine light on

Pass 16 Nov 2009 78,156 miles

engine light on

front anti roll bar inner bushs worn

Pass 17 Nov 2008 70,873 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2007 61,615 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 61,615 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust (cat) shield corroded & insecure

front anti roll bar bushes worn/enlongated

front wipers worn & starting to seperate

n/s mirror glass broken

Pass 7 Nov 2006 51,416 miles

o/s/f indicator starting to show white light

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 LCT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,781cc 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 LCT, 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 LCT registered?

GX51 LCT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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The MOT history for GX51 LCT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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