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LJ51 XEA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,756 mi
Last recorded119,756 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 119,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 119,746 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 115,321 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 115,321 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 109,757 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 102,792 miles

Bonnet secondary lock inoperative

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear wearing out of shape

Fail 10 Dec 2021 102,782 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet secondary lock inoperative

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear wearing out of shape

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 95,347 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 80,088 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 80,044 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 80,023 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 1 Sep 2015 80,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2014 70,885 miles

fuel tank straps corroding

offside rear tyre nearing limit

Pass 20 Jul 2013 69,156 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 65,634 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 61,010 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 56,977 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 50,138 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 43,522 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 36,086 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

Pass 5 Sep 2006 30,919 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 30,919 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XEA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XEA, 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 XEA registered?

LJ51 XEA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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