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LJ51 HLG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

169,532 mi
Last recorded169,532 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 HLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 169,532 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 169,532 miles

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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 168,815 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 167,961 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2019 166,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 166,522 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 165,467 miles

1 bolt missing from 3 wheels

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s front outer cv boot slightly deteriated

Fail 14 Nov 2018 165,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

1 bolt missing from 3 wheels

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s front outer cv boot slightly deteriated

Pass 15 Nov 2017 159,324 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 154,020 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 149,563 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 143,846 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 138,971 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 138,971 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 132,111 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 117,846 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 106,355 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 106,355 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 96,328 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 96,328 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 85,775 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 71,989 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 61,602 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 HLG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ51 HLG registered?

LJ51 HLG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is LJ51 HLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 HLG shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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