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LC51 VWW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,168 mi
Last recorded119,168 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 VWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 119,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2021 119,168 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2020 118,176 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 117,686 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 117,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 116,735 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 116,735 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 114,582 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 109,667 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light on dash

Pass 27 Nov 2015 104,584 miles

Nearside Rear nail in Tyre

front wipers smear

EML on dash

Front both tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2014 99,028 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2014 99,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 94,309 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 90,455 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 84,245 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 22 Nov 2011 84,245 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly

Nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 16 Nov 2010 74,938 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 63,840 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 55,239 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 55,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 45,844 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 37,312 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 VWW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LC51 VWW, 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 VWW registered?

LC51 VWW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is LC51 VWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC51 VWW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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