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LN51 VHR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,113 mi
Last recorded96,113 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 VHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 96,113 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 89,914 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 77,148 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)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 74,873 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 74,873 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 71,137 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damage

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Sep 2013 71,137 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damage

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Sep 2012 66,503 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 60,583 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 60,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Drivers seat belt stalk casing missing.

Engine oil level over maximum.

Exhaust centre section metal hanger broken away.

N/S/R tyre worn near the limit on edges.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 54,084 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

windscreen damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2009 47,517 miles

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

chip to screen

o/s/f seat belt buckle outer casing poor condtion

Pass 28 Aug 2008 40,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

offside front seat belt mechanism outer casing missing

offside front tyre perishing and cracking in tread

Fail 27 Aug 2008 40,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

offside front seat belt mechanism outer casing missing

offside front tyre perishing and cracking in tread

Pass 7 Sep 2007 35,337 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front seat belt stalk,mechanisum cover missing

offside front tyre worn unevenly and tread splitting

Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,320 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blade ends split

engine runs rough on idle

exhaust system corroded

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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LN51 VHR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LN51 VHR, 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 LN51 VHR registered?

LN51 VHR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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