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LJ51 XDV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,893 mi
Last recorded131,893 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 XDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 131,893 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust middle corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2019 131,893 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust middle corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2018 124,231 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 116,090 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 112,771 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 108,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2014 104,363 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 100,572 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 96,272 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 96,272 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 92,552 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 85,542 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 85,542 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 72,837 miles

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

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

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Fail 25 Nov 2008 72,837 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Nov 2007 62,645 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 53,718 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 XDV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XDV, 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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What year was LJ51 XDV registered?

LJ51 XDV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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