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LR51 WHV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,925 mi
Last recorded159,925 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 WHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 159,925 miles

Nearside 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)

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

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 10 Aug 2015 148,928 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 132,395 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 120,157 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 120,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 114,215 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 114,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 103,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 97,944 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 97,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

rear axle bush's slightly worn

Pass 21 Aug 2009 93,566 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 84,825 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 81,983 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 80,690 miles

O/S/R tyre 2-3mm

Fail 22 Aug 2007 80,690 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 65,903 miles

Front number plate cracked

Park brake efficiency 17%, has only just met the required park brake efficiency, advise investigation.

Rear tyres feathered on inner edge

Fail 23 Aug 2006 65,903 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front number plate cracked

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

Rear tyres feathered on inner edge and worn too 3-4mm

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 WHV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WHV, 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 LR51 WHV registered?

LR51 WHV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is LR51 WHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 WHV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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