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LB51 KXM

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,091 mi
Last recorded81,091 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 KXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 81,091 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 81,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 78,998 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 77,448 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 77,448 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 74,926 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 73,363 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 72,070 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 71,314 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 67,334 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 63,486 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 62,747 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 62,410 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 27 Jan 2015 60,959 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 60,959 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 59,056 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 57,243 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 57,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 52,628 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 47,717 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 43,549 miles

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

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

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

3 tyres very low plus worn on edges

Fail 1 Feb 2010 43,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

3 tyres very low plus worn on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2008 27,300 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 27,300 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 19,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 16,777 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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LB51 KXM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LB51 KXM, 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 KXM registered?

LB51 KXM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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The MOT history for LB51 KXM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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