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LD51 BYG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,754 mi
Last recorded106,754 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 BYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 106,754 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2017 106,754 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2016 104,320 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 104,319 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 97,219 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine smokey

Pass 7 Jun 2014 93,145 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 88,702 miles

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 13 Jun 2012 83,501 miles

FRONT ENDS OF BOTH OUTER SIDESILLS CORRODING

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE AND SIDEWALLS STARTING TO PERISH

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 8 Jun 2011 78,148 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

corrosion on both outer sills

engine check light on

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/f door difficult to open

Fail 2 Jun 2011 78,145 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

corrosion on both outer sills

engine check light on

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/f door difficult to open

Pass 4 Jun 2010 74,220 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYING ON

EXHAUST CENTRE MOUNTING SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 5 Jun 2009 70,085 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 70,085 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 63,016 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 17,358 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 56,869 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 45,097 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 BYG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LD51 BYG, 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 LD51 BYG registered?

LD51 BYG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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