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LJ51 HTA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

35,854 mi
Last recorded35,854 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 35,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

middle section of exhaust bracket is broken exhaust is still supported

nearside and offside front lower arms bushes are perishing sightly and have sight play

offside front brake is binding sightly

offside rear brake is binding sightly

Pass 27 Aug 2025 34,417 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 33,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 32,471 miles

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

both front head light yellowing slightly

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded both sides

nail in near side rear tyre

off side and near side rear wheel binding slightly

off side front wheel binding slightly

slight play near side front top suspension mount bush

Pass 24 Aug 2022 31,921 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 31,448 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 30,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 29,884 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing

Fail 23 Sep 2019 29,884 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Pass 20 Sep 2018 29,036 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 29,036 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 27,513 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 26,438 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 24,746 miles

front number plate fading

off side front tyre cracking inner and outer side walls

slight damage near side and off side front outer sill

Fail 3 Sep 2015 24,746 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle near side front inner wheel arch cover (4.1.D.2)

front number plate fading

off side front tyre cracking inner and outer side walls

slight damage near side and off side front outer sill

Pass 28 Aug 2014 23,158 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 22,851 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 21,865 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 20,900 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 19,865 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 19,865 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 17,483 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 15,622 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 15,622 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 14,342 miles

rear number plate is fading

Pass 23 Aug 2006 13,305 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear number plate is stained but still readable.

Fail 22 Aug 2006 13,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate is stained but still readable.

Pass 23 Aug 2005 11,826 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 HTA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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