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LD51 DYG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,051 mi
Last recorded94,051 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 DYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 94,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 83,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 79,450 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 79,450 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 72,671 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 68,629 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 68,629 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 24 Jan 2014 64,870 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 61,431 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder and nearside front on outer 205/55/16W

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in both front d bushes on anti roll bar

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jan 2013 61,431 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder and nearside front on outer 205/55/16W

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in both front d bushes on anti roll bar

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Nov 2011 57,213 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 53,381 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 49,784 miles

front pads low / discs worn

Pass 5 Aug 2008 45,072 miles

O/S/F Indicator going white

Wipers poor

Pass 9 Aug 2007 41,481 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 39,040 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 34,282 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 DYG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DYG, 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 DYG registered?

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

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