CarVerify

Free Car Check

LK51 CNY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,163 mi
Last recorded84,163 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 CNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 84,163 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2016 67,657 miles

Engine management light illuminated indicating a fault with the syatem

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2015 52,620 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 48,288 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 44,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 44,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jan 2012 40,075 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 40,075 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 35,395 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 27,626 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 22,595 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 18,207 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 14,875 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
Full Volkswagen Beetle reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LK51 CNY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LK51 CNY?

You can check the full history of LK51 CNY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LK51 CNY registered?

LK51 CNY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LK51 CNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK51 CNY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LK51 CNY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LK51 CNY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.