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LB51 HZP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,283 mi
Last recorded121,283 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 HZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 121,283 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 114,306 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 19 Feb 2014 114,270 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Feb 2013 106,319 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 105,790 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 104,263 miles

3 individual bulbs not working on high level rear brake light

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

minor damage to nearside floorpan

Fail 4 Aug 2011 104,263 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

3 individual bulbs not working on high level rear brake light

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

minor damage to nearside floorpan

Pass 17 Dec 2009 104,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate slightly cracked

o/s/f trackrod inner joint has slight play

rear number plate slightly distorted

slight damage to n/s/f end of vehicle

Fail 5 Dec 2009 104,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate slightly cracked

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

o/s/f trackrod inner joint has slight play

rear number plate slightly distorted

slight damage to n/s/f end of vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2008 99,356 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 99,356 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 85,888 miles

rear brake pads getting low.

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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LB51 HZP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LB51 HZP, 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 LB51 HZP registered?

LB51 HZP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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