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LJ51 EKA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,000 mi
Last recorded137,000 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 EKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 137,000 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

handbrake light flashes invertedly

Fail 27 Apr 2020 136,944 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Central Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

brake pad warning light on wires appear to be broken pad all round in good condition

handbrake light flashes invertedly

Pass 22 Mar 2019 127,544 miles

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))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 127,544 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 114,925 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc pitted and scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 111,271 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 111,271 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 110,980 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 100,948 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 99,582 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 99,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 91,568 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake discs in poor condition

N/S front wiper blade deteriorated (end split)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 87,725 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 78,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 78,387 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 73,883 miles

slight distortion nearside front tyre sidewall.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 62,660 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 51,019 miles

nearside wiper blade rubber is insecure in the blade itself-requires new blade assembly.

Fail 1 Sep 2006 51,019 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside wiper blade rubber is insecure in the blade itself-requires new blade assembly.

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 EKA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EKA, 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 EKA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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