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LK51 CEF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,419 mi
Last recorded92,419 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 CEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 92,419 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 92,110 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 79,561 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 79,532 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside front tyre inner tread area (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front tyre inner tread area (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear and offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Jan 2016 68,416 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 64,131 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 64,131 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 59,337 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 59,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 52,817 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 43,851 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 33,656 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 33,656 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 26,706 miles

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

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

all tyres close to legal limit

Pass 25 Sep 2009 26,308 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 23,878 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 20,945 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2006 19,538 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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LK51 CEF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LK51 CEF, 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 LK51 CEF registered?

LK51 CEF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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