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LK51 CRF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,459 mi
Last recorded142,459 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 142,459 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 10 Apr 2014 129,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/f steerng rack has slight play in arm

Fail 8 Apr 2014 129,054 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/f steerng rack has slight play in arm

Pass 3 Apr 2013 113,840 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2013 113,837 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 113,541 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Accelerator pedal anti slip rubber missing.

Both front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

Both rear brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing.

Exhaust flexi joint in poor condition.

Exhaust maifold/flange stud sheared.

Exhaust system corroded.

Gearbox oil leak.

N/S/F fog light missing.

N/S/F indicator slightly discoloured.

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall scuffed.

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/F fog light broken.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight play in O/S/F inner steering rack joint.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 103,608 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 99,596 miles

MIL light on

arm bushs soft

Pass 3 Aug 2010 93,296 miles

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

front tyres on limit

headlights deteriorating

warning lights on

Pass 11 Jul 2009 81,431 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 71,298 miles

o/s/rear tyre tread worn uneven

Fail 21 Jul 2007 67,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cat rattling

pedal covers loose

Pass 21 Jul 2007 67,941 miles

cat rattling

pedal covers loose

Pass 26 Jul 2006 57,565 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 57,565 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 CRF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CRF, 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 CRF registered?

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

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