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LK51 EBG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,017 mi
Last recorded61,017 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 EBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 61,017 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 60,624 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 59,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Dec 2016 59,405 miles

o/s/f inner door handle missing but still able to open from inside

rear seats missing

Fail 25 Nov 2016 59,405 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/f inner door handle missing but still able to open from inside

rear seats missing

Pass 14 Nov 2015 50,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 47,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 45,055 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 42,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 40,672 miles

Airbag light on.

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

Nearside wing mirror cap broke loose.

Fail 15 Nov 2011 40,672 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Airbag light on.

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

Nearside wing mirror cap broke loose.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 10,528 miles

Airbag light stays on.

Offside front seat belt buckle temprorary repaired.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,546 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 28,546 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 26,949 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 24,836 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 22,384 miles

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

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 EBG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EBG, 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 EBG registered?

LK51 EBG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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