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LS51 TRX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

122,526 mi
Last recorded122,526 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 TRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 122,526 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (cracked) (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

reverse light not working

Fail 25 Mar 2026 122,518 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed within 30cm chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (cracked) (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

reverse light not working

Pass 24 Mar 2025 116,524 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 116,524 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

epc light on

reverse light not working

Pass 8 Mar 2024 114,619 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 114,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 112,053 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 112,051 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

epc light on

Pass 29 Mar 2022 108,382 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 103,506 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 101,734 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 98,077 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 93,878 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 89,594 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 89,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2016 83,929 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 83,929 miles

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 76,438 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 66,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 65,256 miles

offside rear tyre deteriorating on outer sidewall

Pass 22 Dec 2010 63,563 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 62,099 miles

air bag light on.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 59,251 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 50,298 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres started to go out of shape on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2006 27,061 miles

large stonechip just outside of swept area (near zone A) in front windscreen

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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LS51 TRX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LS51 TRX, 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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LS51 TRX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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