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LS51 XWP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,558 mi
Last recorded99,558 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 XWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 99,558 miles

undertrays damaged and slightly insecure and both sides front top strut mountings worn

Fail 13 May 2019 99,493 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure light unit broken (4.1.1 (c))

undertrays damaged and slightly insecure and both sides front top strut mountings worn

Pass 31 May 2018 97,701 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 97,676 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced outer light lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and no image (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2015 96,151 miles

both outersills damaged

both rear coil springs corroded

both sides front lower wishbone inner bushes perished

both sides front tyres wearing on edges of tread

exhaust heat shield insecure

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2015 96,151 miles

both sides front lower wishbone inner bushes perished

both sides front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

both sides outersills damaged

both sides rear coil springs corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2015 96,151 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both outersills damaged

both rear coil springs corroded

both sides front lower wishbone inner bushes perished

both sides front tyres wearing on edges of tread

exhaust heat shield insecure

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2015 96,151 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both sides front lower wishbone inner bushes perished

both sides front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

both sides outersills damaged

both sides rear coil springs corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2014 89,164 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 89,164 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 77,888 miles

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

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

both front wheels have play

Pass 22 Mar 2012 68,573 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 68,573 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 58,037 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 56,194 miles

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

high level brake lights,some of the leds are starting to go dim

Pass 26 Feb 2009 52,193 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)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 52,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 47,445 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 43,294 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 37,552 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 37,552 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XWP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XWP, 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 XWP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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