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LV51 DSY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,780 mi
Last recorded132,780 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 DSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 132,780 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 132,780 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 128,843 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 128,837 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 125,243 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 120,352 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 120,340 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 115,786 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 115,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 108,793 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish in tread pattern

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 108,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish in tread pattern

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 97,733 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 87,579 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 77,397 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 69,827 miles

EML on dash

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 64,468 miles

EML ON DASH

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 58,241 miles

EML on

Pass 9 Jul 2010 50,157 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 44,727 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 39,764 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 33,032 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 29,024 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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LV51 DSY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LV51 DSY, 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 LV51 DSY registered?

LV51 DSY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LV51 DSY safe to buy?

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