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LJ51 XFX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,524 mi
Last recorded120,524 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 XFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 120,524 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 120,510 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 120,502 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 106,090 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 101,423 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 97,893 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 94,842 miles

Central Exhaust bracket broken

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 94,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 89,723 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 89,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 85,461 miles

Central exhaust hanger weld broken

Fail 9 Feb 2018 85,455 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Central exhaust hanger weld broken

eml on

Pass 9 Feb 2017 79,934 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 79,928 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 75,432 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 70,607 miles

Both front tyres worn inner side

Catalytic noisey

Exhaust down pipe braket will need attention

Mil light on

Rear number plate will need attention

Fail 3 Nov 2014 70,607 miles

Both front tyres worn inner side

Catalytic noisey

Exhaust down pipe braket will need attention

Mil light on

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear number plate will need attention

Pass 15 Oct 2013 67,065 miles

Mil light on

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 67,065 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Mil light on

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 62,456 miles

Air bag light on

Check light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2011 55,807 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 55,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Near side front tyre worn inner side badly

Pass 1 Oct 2010 50,164 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,809 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 35,612 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 31,310 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 23,286 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 XFX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XFX, 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 XFX registered?

LJ51 XFX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is LJ51 XFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 XFX shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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