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LR51 BHF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,001 mi
Last recorded85,001 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 BHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 85,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight split perished seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 80,570 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 77,038 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 70,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 65,248 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 60,692 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 54,682 miles

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

nail in o/s front and rear tyres

Fail 23 Oct 2015 54,682 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nail in o/s front and rear tyres

Pass 27 Oct 2014 51,454 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2014 51,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2013 47,168 miles

E.M.L. illuminates on dashboard.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 42,319 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 42,319 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 39,890 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 34,197 miles

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

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

Offside 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 24 Jul 2009 29,889 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 29,889 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 26,483 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 24,767 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 1 Sep 2006 22,331 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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LR51 BHF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LR51 BHF, 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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LR51 BHF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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