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LJ51 XOT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,230 mi
Last recorded104,230 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 XOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 104,230 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 99,401 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 99,401 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 93,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 88,201 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 81,882 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 75,362 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust mid mount worn

Pass 17 Dec 2012 68,991 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust mid mount worn

Pass 13 Dec 2011 63,610 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 63,610 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 59,597 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 54,700 miles

front number plate insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2008 49,351 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 42,990 miles

eng light on dash,

wheel bearing noisy

Pass 19 Dec 2006 37,478 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 30,339 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 XOT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XOT, 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 XOT registered?

LJ51 XOT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is LJ51 XOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 XOT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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