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LF51 NYM

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

89,010 mi
Last recorded89,010 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 89,010 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Oct 2019 89,010 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Oct 2018 86,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE linkages ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 86,316 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Seat belt installation has a sharp edge which could or is likely to cut or abrade the webbing. (10.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE linkages ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 79,166 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 724,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 68,002 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 66,444 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 66,444 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 65,250 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 65,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 59,115 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 59,115 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 54,168 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 54,168 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 48,469 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear reg.plate slightly delaminated.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 48,469 miles

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

Rear reg.plate slightly delaminated.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 44,255 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 39,585 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 39,583 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

POSSIBILITY OF REAR WHEEL BEARING BEEN NOISEY

Pass 29 Sep 2007 35,317 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 31,469 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 31,469 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

N/S FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

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

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

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 NYM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NYM, 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 NYM registered?

LF51 NYM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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