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LB51 WDX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,197 mi
Last recorded136,197 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 WDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 136,197 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 132,260 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 132,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 131,030 miles

Bad engine oil leak.

Engine management malfunction warning lamp is on.

Front suspension lower ball joints are worn, slight play.

Offside rear shock absorber is failing, weeping oil.

Offside rear wheel bearing is failing, noisy.

Pass 13 Dec 2016 127,935 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 124,579 miles

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

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

engine management light is on

n/s/f fog light lens full of water

oil leak from engine

Fail 9 Dec 2014 119,764 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 119,764 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 113,668 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Oil leak

dip stick tube broken

m.i.l light on

Pass 14 Dec 2012 103,378 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front brake discs building corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2011 92,929 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 85,098 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 75,966 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 75,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate damaged....

n/s/r tyre getting close to limit.....

o/s/f indicator fading.....

steel wheel fitted to o/s/r.....

Pass 12 Dec 2008 68,434 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 59,720 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 59,720 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 51,351 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 40,300 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 WDX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WDX, 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 WDX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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