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LJ51 XTX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

65,378 mi
Last recorded65,378 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 XTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 65,378 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 65,377 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 61,526 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 57,995 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 57,995 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 52,398 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 49,013 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 45,054 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 41,731 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 39,241 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 36,822 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 34,639 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 33,053 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 31,315 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 28,372 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 25,338 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 21,455 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 XTX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XTX, 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 XTX registered?

LJ51 XTX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 December 2001.

Is LJ51 XTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 XTX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ51 XTX have outstanding finance?

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