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LF51 ADX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,505 mi
Last recorded131,505 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 ADX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 131,505 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts.. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears.. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Mil light on..

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracking/perishing ..

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate dust cover heavily corroded..

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 131,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts.. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears.. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Mil light on..

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracking/perishing ..

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate dust cover heavily corroded..

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 121,688 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 116,426 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 112,777 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 112,777 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 110,809 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 104,671 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 97,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 91,323 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 91,323 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 84,959 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 84,959 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 78,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 70,565 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 63,868 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 57,645 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 57,645 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 51,622 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 45,094 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 24,066 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 24,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

brake discs surfaces alround slightly contaminated with rust

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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LF51 ADX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LF51 ADX, 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 LF51 ADX registered?

LF51 ADX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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