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LR51 WHZ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,886 mi
Last recorded128,886 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 WHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 128,886 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 128,886 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both rear brake discs scord but not effecting brakes.

Fail 19 Aug 2017 128,876 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

both rear brake discs scord but not effecting brakes.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 118,045 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 118,043 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both d/bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 115,646 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 107,980 miles

osr tyre on limit

some wear in nsf drop link bush

Pass 6 Mar 2014 102,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 98,640 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 91,769 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

engine light on

Pass 21 Mar 2011 84,817 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 78,701 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 70,509 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s body sill damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2007 51,490 miles

Has a small cut at the front of the nearside sill.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 50,275 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 WHZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WHZ, 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 WHZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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