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LS51 YRR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,708 mi
Last recorded74,708 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 YRR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 74,708 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 74,708 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 68,925 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 68,923 miles

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2014 61,945 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 61,942 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 61,713 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 56,125 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 51,303 miles

nearside front wheel rim has damage

Fail 4 Sep 2010 51,303 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front wheel rim has damage

Pass 1 Sep 2009 37,894 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)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 34,968 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2007 31,786 miles

NSF wiper deteriorating

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 27,949 miles

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 9 Nov 2005 23,612 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 23,612 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 YRR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YRR, 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 YRR registered?

LS51 YRR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is LS51 YRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 YRR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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