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LM51 ZRZ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,552 mi
Last recorded143,552 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 ZRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 143,552 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 140,391 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust centre mount deteriorating

oil residue engine areas

Pass 18 Dec 2017 138,796 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust mount is deteriorating

Pass 30 Nov 2016 130,178 miles

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

engine management light on

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape inner edge

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 22 Dec 2015 115,145 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 115,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 105,013 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

advise front wiper blades

engine warn light on

Fail 9 Dec 2014 104,975 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

advise front wiper blades

engine warn light on

Pass 10 Dec 2013 100,700 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2012 87,634 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 74,994 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 70,145 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 61,287 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front and rear number plates poor condition and front cracked

rear suspention springs rusty

wiper ends split and slightly smeary

Pass 6 Jun 2008 54,954 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 54,954 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 47,613 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 47,613 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 35,949 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 ZRZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZRZ, 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 ZRZ registered?

LM51 ZRZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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