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HK51 LZL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

178,451 mi
Last recorded178,451 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 LZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 178,451 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 167,034 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 164,663 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 157,643 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 153,811 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 139,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 132,325 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)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 132,325 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 125,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 116,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear screen film tinted

Fail 19 Aug 2015 116,914 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear screen film tinted

Pass 25 Jul 2014 102,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 89,200 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 75,590 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 75,590 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 67,086 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 65,023 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 65,022 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 59,300 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 53,731 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 47,685 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)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 40,612 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 32,412 miles

o/s/f tyre punctured

slight uneven wear to both rear tyres

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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HK51 LZL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HK51 LZL, 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 HK51 LZL registered?

HK51 LZL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is HK51 LZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK51 LZL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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