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LK51 VSL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

113,350 mi
Last recorded113,350 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 113,350 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 110,065 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 110,065 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect on both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 108,160 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 108,127 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not yellow (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 105,449 miles

Aux belt cracked

BOTH REAR TYRES DEEP CRACKS IN OUTER SIDEWALLS, ADVISE REPLACEMENT.

Both front wishbone rear bushes visually very poor but no excess play.

Heavy corrosion to both front and o/s/r road springs.

Heavy corrosion to rear box hanger.

Long service brake travel.

Rear seat lower base missing.

Service lamp on

Fail 3 Oct 2019 105,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Advise polish (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Needs polish (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Aux belt cracked

BOTH REAR TYRES DEEP CRACKS IN OUTER SIDEWALLS, ADVISE REPLACEMENT.

Both front wishbone rear bushes visually very poor but no excess play.

Heavy corrosion to both front and o/s/r road springs.

Heavy corrosion to rear box hanger.

Inner door pull handle failed when shut beginning of test.

Long service brake travel.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear seat lower base missing.

Service lamp on

Pass 3 Oct 2018 100,736 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

CENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST SLEEVE CLOSE TO FAILING, (Kat to centre very poor) ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Corrosion to both front road springs, o/s/f upper worst

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN, INNER FACES PITTED.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lamps would benefit from a polish. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Most brake pipes have minor corrosion

N/S/F LOWER REARMOST WISHBONE BUSH SPLITTING BUT NO EXCESS PLAY

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

O/S/F door check strap bolt loose

O/s/f lower rearmost wishbone bush starting to pull from bond.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil level over max

Rear tyre outer side walls starting to perish/crack due to age

Service lamp on

Slight wear in n/s/f upper strut mounting.

Fail 2 Oct 2018 100,736 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Failed on test (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

O/S/F door check strap bolt loose

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

CENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST SLEEVE CLOSE TO FAILING, (Kat to centre very poor) ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Corrosion to both front road springs, o/s/f upper worst

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN, INNER FACES PITTED.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lamps would benefit from a polish. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Most brake pipes have minor corrosion

N/S/F LOWER REARMOST WISHBONE BUSH SPLITTING BUT NO EXCESS PLAY

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

O/s/f lower rearmost wishbone bush starting to pull from bond.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil level over max

Rear tyre outer side walls starting to perish/crack due to age

Service lamp on

Slight wear in n/s/f upper strut mounting.

Fail 1 Oct 2018 100,731 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 205/55v16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 97,832 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 92,145 miles

Rear sills to floor corroded

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 12 Aug 2015 83,048 miles

both rear brake disc crodded

Fail 10 Aug 2015 83,048 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear brake disc crodded

Fail 12 Aug 2014 75,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 75,287 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 69,827 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 65,114 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 60,798 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 60,784 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

engine management light on

traction controll light on

Pass 13 Aug 2010 53,619 miles

engine management light on

front windscreen wipers deteriorated

Fail 9 Aug 2010 53,558 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 41,344 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 38,870 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 33,866 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 33,866 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

both front tyres slightly worn on tread edges.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 28,327 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn.

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 VSL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VSL, 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 VSL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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