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LJ51 HHR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,067 mi
Last recorded67,067 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 HHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 67,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sideskirt (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sideskirt (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 67,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sideskirt (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sideskirt (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Mirror casing missing

Pass 17 Aug 2019 66,334 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 56,411 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 53,739 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 53,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 50,038 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 46,089 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 46,080 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Check Engine Light On

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn From Outer Edge

Pass 24 Sep 2014 42,480 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 42,477 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 38,732 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2012 35,041 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 35,041 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 30,964 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 30,964 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 27,165 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 23,594 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,002 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 15,949 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 13,822 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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LJ51 HHR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LJ51 HHR, 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 HHR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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