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LD51 AVO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,414 mi
Last recorded122,414 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 AVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 122,414 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Vehicle Age

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 122,414 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall Cracked To Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Vehicle Age

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 121,842 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various Pipes Corroded (3.6.B.2c)

General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Vehicle Age

Fail 26 Jan 2018 121,842 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Most Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various Pipes Corroded (3.6.B.2c)

General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Vehicle Age

Pass 20 Jan 2017 116,931 miles

Central exhaust bracket corroded

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides and front to rears under paint (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres slight cracking

under trays

Pass 13 Jan 2016 111,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all and front to rears covered in paint (3.6.B.2c)

under trays

Pass 24 Jan 2015 107,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust brackett corroded centre

Fail 23 Jan 2015 107,989 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust brackett corroded centre

Pass 28 Jan 2014 104,626 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side rear tyre cracking and worn and exhaust brackett centre worn

Fail 28 Jan 2014 104,626 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side rear tyre cracking and worn and exhaust brackett centre worn

Pass 25 Jan 2013 101,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side rear tyre cracking

Fail 25 Jan 2013 101,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Jan 2012 98,611 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pads very slight worn

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 90,818 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 90,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 81,083 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 81,082 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 66,359 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 58,856 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 58,856 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 42,645 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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LD51 AVO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 LD51 AVO, 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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LD51 AVO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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