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LK51 DZD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,743 mi
Last recorded171,743 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 DZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 171,743 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 171,740 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.39mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.59 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 171,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 171,166 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 164,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 164,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 161,374 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 161,344 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 158,668 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine mil light on

Pass 3 Feb 2014 158,668 miles

engine mil light on

Pass 16 Feb 2013 155,229 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 141,906 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 122,027 miles

exhaust for minor corrosion

front & rear brake discs slightly lipped but still ok

Pass 2 Nov 2009 99,905 miles

check engine light on

exhaust corroding

oil leak

rear discs corroding

rear tyres perishing

slight play n/s/f top mount

Pass 3 Nov 2008 76,181 miles

both front indicators loosing colour

management light on

o/s/f tyre close to wear bars

Fail 3 Nov 2008 76,181 miles

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

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

both front indicators loosing colour

management light on

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre close to wear bars

Pass 29 Oct 2007 51,506 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 34,212 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 DZD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DZD, 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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LK51 DZD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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