MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,288 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested excess smoke clogging emissions tester (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
m I l lamp on
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
engine management light on
eml light on
rear brake discs in poor condition
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
eml light on
rear brake discs in poor condition
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside door mirror cracked
nearside rear brake disc deteriorated
offside sill distorted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside door mirror cracked
nearside rear brake disc deteriorated
offside sill distorted
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake discs showing corrosion
coil springs corroded
engine check lamp illuminated
fuel tank support straps corroded
nearside mirror glass cracked
nearside rear tyre low on pressure
play at upper steering column
windscreen chipped
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LF51 SUX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 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 SUX, 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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LF51 SUX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 November 2001.
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