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LC51 OKS

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

99,982 mi
Last recorded99,982 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 OKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 99,982 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D clamp (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2026 99,972 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D clamp (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 93,207 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 84,001 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 82,970 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 76,631 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 76,631 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 69,619 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 69,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 68,441 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 68,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 67,498 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2017 66,043 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 66,043 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 64,263 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 64,253 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 62,281 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 62,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 60,217 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 58,634 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 58,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 54,589 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 54,589 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 51,222 miles

n/s/r brake disc worn

o/s/r brake disc worn

Fail 6 Aug 2010 51,179 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r brake disc worn

o/s/r brake disc worn

Pass 10 Jul 2009 48,014 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 48,011 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 42,917 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre worn onto the legal limit

Pass 24 Jan 2007 37,656 miles

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 32,417 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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LC51 OKS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 LC51 OKS, 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 LC51 OKS registered?

LC51 OKS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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