MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,706 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tyres worn low on edges
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front tyres worn low on edges
catalyst heat shield loose
slight fluffing in offside front seat belt webbing
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
catalyst heat shield loose
slight fluffing in offside front seat belt webbing
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Damage to passenger rear tyre sidewall
Front brake pads 4mm thick
Light corrosion to both front brake disc faces
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Passenger rear tyre perrished
Passenger side rear tyre worn low
Slight uneven wear to drivers side rear trye tread
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LJ51 XSE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 XSE, 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 XSE registered?
LJ51 XSE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2001.
Is LJ51 XSE safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJ51 XSE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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