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LF51 AGZ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

127,825 mi
Last recorded127,825 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 AGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 127,825 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 126,586 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 123,264 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine lamp not working

front fog lamps not working

Pass 17 Aug 2023 117,815 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

e.m.l light not working

Pass 16 Aug 2022 113,639 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine light not working

front tyres slightly perished

rear tyres worn and perished

Pass 23 Aug 2021 112,508 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 112,507 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 110,307 miles

Offside Front Inner c,v boot perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 110,307 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner c,v boot perished

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil level on minimum

Pass 8 Aug 2019 97,425 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 73,814 miles

Front discs slightly worn

Fail 8 Aug 2018 73,814 miles

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

Front discs slightly worn

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 55,025 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 51,787 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 48,475 miles

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

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

engine obd mil on

wiper blades split

Pass 15 Aug 2014 44,990 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 44,990 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 41,795 miles

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)

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

both rear tyres starting to crack around outer edges

engine light on

o/s/f tyre worn around outer edge

Pass 9 Aug 2012 38,437 miles

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

engine light on

Pass 19 Aug 2011 36,718 miles

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

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)

engine mil on

Pass 20 Aug 2010 33,577 miles

engine light on dash

n/s/f lower arm starting to split

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 5 Aug 2009 31,558 miles

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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 21 Aug 2008 30,228 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 28,366 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 26,526 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 26,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 22,977 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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LF51 AGZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 AGZ, 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 AGZ registered?

LF51 AGZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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