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LN51 XKX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

113,730 mi
Last recorded113,730 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 XKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 113,730 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 113,730 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 113,454 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 102,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2021 102,169 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 100,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 99,730 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lift in both top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlight patterns poor

o/s sill damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2019 99,726 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lift in both top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlight patterns poor

o/s sill damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2018 98,470 miles

Advise front brake pads wearing thin

Advise oil around gearbox advise uneven wear on nearside front tyre plus on limit,also cracking on outer wall borderline .

Pass 23 Aug 2017 96,694 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

both rear coil springs rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2016 94,142 miles

Front Brake pads starting to wear low

Nearside Front Tyre heavily perished/split

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily perished/cuts in tread

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perished

Oil leaks

Rear Coil springs heavily corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2016 94,123 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pads starting to wear low

Nearside Front Tyre heavily perished/split

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily perished/cuts in tread

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perished

Oil leaks

Rear Coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 90,785 miles

centre stop lamp not working.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 86,636 miles

both sides rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

oil leaks

rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 80,566 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 72,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gear box damp

Pass 18 Jun 2011 64,777 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

gearbox oil leaks

offside headlight aim on lowest limits

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2010 58,830 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 58,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 55,198 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 55,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 50,777 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 50,299 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 48,784 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 44,503 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on edges,centre exhaust bracket broken

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 XKX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XKX, 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 XKX registered?

LN51 XKX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is LN51 XKX safe to buy?

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