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LG51 LVP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,925 mi
Last recorded98,925 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 LVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 98,925 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 98,913 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 90,801 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 84,335 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 78,879 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 73,845 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 73,845 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 69,452 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 66,825 miles

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

front lower suspension arm bushes starting to perish

Fail 4 Sep 2020 66,824 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front lower suspension arm bushes starting to perish

Pass 19 Jul 2019 64,498 miles

surface corrosion to underside

wear in front upper suspension mounts

Pass 27 Jul 2018 61,363 miles

light surface corrosion to sills

rear brake pads are low

Pass 13 Jul 2017 58,462 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 1 Jul 2016 57,122 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 57,122 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 55,061 miles

Bulge in power steering hose

Pass 10 Jul 2014 52,885 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 49,889 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)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 49,889 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 41,010 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 37,242 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 33,870 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 31,795 miles

Both front indicator bulbs slightly faded OK for MOT

N/S/F seat belt upper mounting plastic cover missing

N/S/F wiper slightly smeary and guide starting to come out Still OK for MOT

N/S/R rear tyre tread getting low on tread and nail in tread

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pressure hose has cut from rubbing under tray but not leaking

Slight knock in steering when rocked no excessive play

Pass 19 Aug 2009 31,795 miles

Both front indicator bulbs slightly faded OK for MOT

N/S/F seat belt upper mounting plastic cover missing

N/S/F wiper slightly smeary and guide starting to come out Still OK for MOT

N/S/R rear tyre tread getting low on tread and nail in tread

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pressure hose has cut from rubbing under tray but not leaking

Slight knock in steering when rocked no excessive play

Pass 15 Aug 2008 30,455 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 28,082 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,845 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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LG51 LVP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LG51 LVP, 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 LG51 LVP registered?

LG51 LVP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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