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LK51 VTP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

124,751 mi
Last recorded124,751 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 124,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 123,190 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 120,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 118,598 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 116,167 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 113,811 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 110,088 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 110,088 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 108,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has surface cracking

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 105,849 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 102,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 98,388 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2012 94,567 miles

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

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

coolant level low

slight play nsf steering arm

Pass 20 May 2011 89,771 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 84,554 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 79,625 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 79,625 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

advise engine management light on advise impact damage n/s outer sill impact damage advise slight damage fron t no plate

Pass 14 Apr 2008 75,666 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 66,479 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 51,213 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 VTP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VTP, 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 VTP registered?

LK51 VTP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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