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LD51 MFO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,244 mi
Last recorded84,244 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 MFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 84,244 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s outer sill damaged

Fail 26 May 2018 84,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2017 68,817 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 67,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 67,524 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 64,509 miles

Exhaust heat sheld slightly rattle

offside tyre low pressure

Fail 28 Nov 2015 64,509 miles

Exhaust heat sheld slightly rattle

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside tyre low pressure

Pass 10 Nov 2014 61,949 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 60,118 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 60,118 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 57,945 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 54,973 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 54,973 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 51,063 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Right front tyre has a bald inner shoulder, recommend a tracking check

Fail 22 Nov 2010 51,063 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Right front tyre has a bald inner shoulder, recommend a tracking check

Pass 19 Nov 2009 43,339 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 33,195 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 26,129 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 22,490 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 20,225 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 MFO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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