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LX51 EKV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,607 mi
Last recorded169,607 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 EKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 169,607 miles

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

o/s/r outer sill has corroision

rear axle excessive corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 165,365 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 150,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split and contaminated with oil on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 150,592 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety P A S leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front beam image dim on limit

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split and contaminated with oil on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 147,197 miles

Nearside Front beam image dim

Fail 3 Apr 2018 147,197 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front beam image dim

Pass 31 Mar 2017 143,741 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 143,692 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Central heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake pad low

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 133,798 miles

Offside Front has slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2014 129,918 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 124,205 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 117,658 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 117,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 108,198 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres stepping on inside tread area

Fail 19 Oct 2011 108,196 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres stepping on inside tread area

Pass 15 Oct 2010 94,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2009 80,338 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 67,363 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 54,604 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 39,530 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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LX51 EKV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX51 EKV, 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 LX51 EKV registered?

LX51 EKV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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