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LM51 TBO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,386 mi
Last recorded85,386 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 TBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 85,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 82,660 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 78,225 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 73,859 miles

Oil level low

Fail 14 Apr 2016 73,859 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil level low

Pass 5 Feb 2015 67,959 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 66,601 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 63,903 miles

O/S headlamp locking mechanism damaged

O/S side repeater only half of segments working

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2011 63,903 miles

O/S headlamp locking mechanism damaged

O/S side repeater only half of segments working

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 60,245 miles

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 16 Oct 2009 55,177 miles

Front tyres weaing unevenly advise tracking

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

n/s outer door handle loose

o/s/f tyre M+S

Pass 13 Oct 2008 51,096 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 45,362 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 33,030 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

two l.e.ds out on offside front side repeater

Pass 28 Dec 2005 23,452 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 TBO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 TBO, 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 TBO registered?

LM51 TBO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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The MOT history for LM51 TBO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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