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LD51 SWF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,935 mi
Last recorded99,935 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 SWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 99,935 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 94,960 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 94,291 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 91,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 86,866 miles

Front Tyres wearing thin on the shoulder.

Pass 18 Jan 2017 80,594 miles

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

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

Offside Front headlamp deteriorated slightly

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

centre brake lamp inop

Pass 30 Sep 2015 77,813 miles

2 front head lamps bit yellow

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 72,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 67,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

both wiper blades smear screen

Fail 30 Nov 2012 64,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre on legal limit and wearing on edges

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Nov 2012 64,782 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit and wearing on edges

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slightly perished

Fail 29 Oct 2011 59,315 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 59,315 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 52,965 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 49,248 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 42,647 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 43,012 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 36,981 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 33,793 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 25,062 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 SWF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SWF, 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 SWF registered?

LD51 SWF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is LD51 SWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD51 SWF shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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