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LC51 WHP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,909 mi
Last recorded96,909 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 WHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 96,909 miles

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

Int fault ASR

Pass 27 Nov 2014 90,474 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 86,063 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

two bulbs in centre stop n/w

Fail 29 Nov 2013 86,063 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

two bulbs in centre stop n/w

Pass 20 Nov 2012 84,323 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 84,323 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2011 80,159 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 80,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 74,334 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 74,334 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing thin

Pass 2 Nov 2009 67,953 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

rear tyres getting close to wear bars

Pass 17 Nov 2008 60,172 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 60,172 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 52,872 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear index plates delaminated

Pass 28 Nov 2007 52,872 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

front and rear index plates delaminated

Pass 27 Nov 2006 42,604 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 32,299 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 WHP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WHP, 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 WHP registered?

LC51 WHP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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