MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,491 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT SLIGHT WORN
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
front tyres starting to wear unevenly
n/s rear coil spring condition
n/s rear tyre starting to perish and has a nail in the tread
power steering pipe damp/ corroding
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
front tyres starting to wear unevenly
n/s rear coil spring condition
n/s rear tyre starting to perish and has a nail in the tread
power steering pipe damp/ corroding
Front tyres wearing uneven
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres near limit
n/s/r tyre low
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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LF51 ARU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 ARU, 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 ARU registered?
LF51 ARU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2001.
Is LF51 ARU safe to buy?
The MOT history for LF51 ARU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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