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LV51 OEK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,726 mi
Last recorded146,726 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 146,726 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front indicator lens cracked and moisture inside lamp assembly

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight damage due to clamping of hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 146,725 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front indicator lens cracked and moisture inside lamp assembly

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight damage due to clamping of hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 135,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly when rotated by hand

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 126,305 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 118,458 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 118,314 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre join (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 112,078 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 112,078 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 109,900 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 103,646 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 96,049 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 85,297 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 74,749 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OEK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 OEK, 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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LV51 OEK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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