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LS51 TTX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,265 mi
Last recorded70,265 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 TTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 70,265 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 68,260 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 66,165 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 66,161 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated both sides (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 62,102 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o\s and n\s ()

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

front number plate deterioated

headlamps faded

Pass 11 Dec 2021 59,739 miles

Front Inner both track rod end has play

all brake pipes and hoses perish

all discs corroded

all perscribed areas corroded

oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2021 59,738 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Inner both track rod end has play

all brake pipes and hoses perish

all discs corroded

all perscribed areas corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2020 56,049 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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Fail 11 Feb 2020 56,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

eml on

Pass 27 Nov 2018 49,926 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 48,193 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 47,151 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 45,749 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 43,128 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 39,850 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 38,094 miles

offside front tyre low front brake pads low

Pass 19 Jan 2011 34,085 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 30,068 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 24,770 miles

n/s rear tyre inner wall in poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2007 16,656 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 14,740 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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LS51 TTX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TTX, 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 LS51 TTX registered?

LS51 TTX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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