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LM51 TCJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

111,992 mi
Last recorded111,992 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 TCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 111,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2020 103,741 miles

engine light on

Fail 20 Mar 2020 102,569 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

engine light on

Pass 1 Mar 2019 91,615 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 91,611 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 81,256 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 81,242 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 63,235 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 61,200 miles

engine l;ight on

Pass 26 Sep 2014 57,119 miles

engine light on

Fail 26 Sep 2014 57,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 53,099 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 53,099 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

engine light on

Pass 18 Sep 2012 48,927 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 48,927 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 45,098 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,649 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 43,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 39,405 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 39,405 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 31,371 miles

n/s/rtyre damaged and cracked

windscreen stonechip zone b

Pass 8 Oct 2007 28,558 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 24,854 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 TCJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LM51 TCJ, 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 TCJ registered?

LM51 TCJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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