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LD51 XAH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,446 mi
Last recorded102,446 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 XAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 102,446 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 102,444 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 97,766 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute and rear (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side wall slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute and rear (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 91,211 miles

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

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides bushes deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 85,485 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 77,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 77,897 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 72,919 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 72,919 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 69,291 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Fail 25 Feb 2013 69,291 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 16 Feb 2012 64,335 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 60,790 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 56,640 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 56,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 54,007 miles

slight scratches on windscreen

Pass 11 Feb 2008 53,185 miles

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

windscreen has light surface scratching

Pass 14 Apr 2007 47,336 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 40,668 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 XAH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XAH, 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 XAH registered?

LD51 XAH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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