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LN51 XEE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,126 mi
Last recorded113,126 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 113,126 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 109,844 miles

Engine cover

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2017 106,145 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover

Fail 20 Jan 2017 106,145 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (1.8)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover

Pass 6 Jan 2016 103,134 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 100,754 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 100,747 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 94,253 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 87,713 miles

child seat fitted nsr unable to check belt fully

slight play os inner steering knuckle

Fail 22 Jan 2013 87,713 miles

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

child seat fitted nsr unable to check belt fully

slight play os inner steering knuckle

Pass 14 Jan 2012 84,411 miles

nearside front tyre perrished

Fail 14 Jan 2012 84,411 miles

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

nearside front tyre perrished

Pass 4 Jan 2011 79,714 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

rear brakes slightly binding

slight play n/s/f top strutt mount

slight play o/s/f steering rack

Pass 31 Dec 2009 75,822 miles

reart pads starting to wear low

slight play o/s steering rack

surface rust exhuast

Pass 29 Dec 2008 70,517 miles

rear pads starting to wear low

slight play o/s steering rack

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 15 Jan 2008 65,111 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 54,645 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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LN51 XEE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XEE, 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 XEE registered?

LN51 XEE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is LN51 XEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 XEE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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