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LB51 SXA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,811 mi
Last recorded82,811 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 SXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 82,811 miles

front discs corroded

nearside rear bearing noisy

offside front cv boot pin holed

oil leak engine

Pass 30 Jul 2019 77,052 miles

front discs corroded

offside front cv boot pin holed

offside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 9 Jul 2018 71,405 miles

Central middle exhaust bracket welds broken

Front both front head lights deteriorated slightly

Front front brake discs rusty

Front front wiper blades smear slightly

engine has an oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2017 65,410 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 61,611 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 59,767 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

centre stop lamp not working

engine man linght on

Fail 23 Jun 2015 59,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

centre stop lamp not working

engine man linght on

Pass 25 Jun 2014 57,526 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 56,252 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 56,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting

noise from n/s rear hub

Pass 14 Jun 2012 54,015 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)

both rear tyres side walla cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2011 51,459 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 48,646 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 48,646 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 45,488 miles

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

rear number plate slightly deterioted

Pass 16 Apr 2009 45,333 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 41,820 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 41,820 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 36,936 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 36,936 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SXA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SXA, 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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LB51 SXA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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