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GX51 LHL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,076 mi
Last recorded55,076 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 55,076 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 53,966 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 52,596 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 50,599 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 47,923 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 45,551 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 43,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

esp light on

o/s/r tyre is low on tread

rear discs are scored on inner face

windscreen cracked within 40mm

Fail 27 Nov 2009 43,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

esp light on

o/s/r tyre is low on tread

rear discs are scored on inner face

windscreen cracked within 40mm

Pass 14 Nov 2008 40,005 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 37,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre outer edge of tread cracked . n/s/r tyre showing 2.0mm at time of test

traction lamp on

Fail 13 Nov 2006 32,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

traction control light illuminated on dash

Pass 13 Nov 2006 32,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

traction control light illuminated on dash

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 LHL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LHL, 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 LHL registered?

GX51 LHL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GX51 LHL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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