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LM51 CYY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,719 mi
Last recorded147,719 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 CYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2023 147,719 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn and slightly rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 144,215 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 144,215 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside front tyre thin on inner edge.

Pass 26 Oct 2021 141,408 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 141,408 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 138,901 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 138,901 miles

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 21 Oct 2019 136,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 132,321 miles

Offside rear tyre has slightly uneven tread on inner edge.

Fail 22 Oct 2018 132,321 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has slightly uneven tread on inner edge.

Pass 23 Oct 2017 127,505 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 123,004 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 110,011 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer door sill (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 92,960 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 72,003 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear tyre slightly perished and has a nail in tread.

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Oct 2012 51,711 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 37,352 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 33,914 miles

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

front discs starting to corrode

Pass 23 Dec 2009 30,461 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 30,461 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 24,089 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 20,221 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 13,150 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 10,525 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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LM51 CYY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LM51 CYY, 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 LM51 CYY registered?

LM51 CYY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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