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L33 LFM

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,802 mi
Last recorded96,802 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 LFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 96,802 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

center exhaust mount detached from exhaust

Fail 21 Aug 2017 96,802 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

center exhaust mount detached from exhaust

Fail 17 Jun 2017 96,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/R16 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning light on

front exhaust clamp broken

traction control light on

Pass 30 Jun 2016 90,423 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 90,423 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 83,332 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 77,324 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 72,397 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 72,397 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 67,990 miles

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

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

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise traction control warning light on and service light

Pass 20 Jun 2011 60,258 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 51,776 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 44,317 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 35,107 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 28,240 miles

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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L33 LFM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L33 LFM, 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 L33 LFM registered?

L33 LFM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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