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LX51 RUU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

98,453 mi
Last recorded98,453 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 RUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 98,453 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2024 98,451 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 91,820 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 91,816 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 80,668 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Boot brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn bald tread depth 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn bald tread depth 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil on lower engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 78,302 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 74,660 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 74,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 70,669 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 70,669 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 68,586 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Apr 2018 68,586 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush [bush splitting / perishing] (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Nearside steering rack inner joint badly worn

Pass 25 Apr 2017 65,634 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 63,260 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 60,829 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 57,773 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 54,969 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 51,101 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,510 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 47,511 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 44,380 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 39,502 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 39,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 35,019 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 29,815 miles

Wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

front brake disc wearing †

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 RUU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RUU, 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 RUU registered?

LX51 RUU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is LX51 RUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX51 RUU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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