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LX51 ZRG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Lpg 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,060 mi
Last recorded127,060 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 ZRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 127,060 miles

Coolant leak from elbow on gearbox side of engine block

Front fog lamps missing

Jacking damage to both sills

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 124,771 miles

Front fog lamps missing

Jacking damage to both sills

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 124,771 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front fog lamps missing

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

Jacking damage to both sills

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 118,638 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 118,634 miles

Electronic stability control component missing (7.12 (c))

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 118,612 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 118,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 113,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 113,564 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 107,405 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 102,223 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 101,950 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 98,407 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 92,841 miles

both front indicaters slightly pale in colour

eml on

slight wear to nearside rear inner edge of tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2011 83,483 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 77,849 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 77,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 73,434 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 71,213 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 71,181 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 68,031 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 64,661 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 ZRG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,781cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZRG, 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 ZRG registered?

LX51 ZRG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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