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LJ51 BUG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,926 mi
Last recorded151,926 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 151,926 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 151,926 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 136,367 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 136,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 123,228 miles

headlamp lenses in poor condition

Fail 18 Jul 2018 123,228 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

headlamp lenses in poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2017 111,916 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted

both outer sills damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2017 111,912 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all brake discs slightly pitted

both outer sills damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2015 107,117 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

both sides sill lips damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2014 102,185 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 96,356 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Fail 15 Feb 2013 96,169 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust System Rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2012 93,100 miles

both front tyres low on edge

Pass 11 Feb 2011 86,821 miles

Chips in Windscreen

Front Brake Discs Rusted And Pitted on Inner FAces

Tested in Wet Conditions

Pass 13 Aug 2010 83,596 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 77,207 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sills damaged

front brake discs lipped and corroding

front indicators showing white light

front lower arm bushes perishing

front suspension strut top mounts have play

front tyres very low on edges but raised tread (strong advise)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 67,317 miles

damage to nearside sills

froint brake discs are slightly corroding

Fail 30 Aug 2008 67,317 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to nearside sills

froint brake discs are slightly corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2007 51,973 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 46,761 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 43,515 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 43,515 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LJ51 BUG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 LJ51 BUG, 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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LJ51 BUG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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