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LY51 DDO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,842 mi
Last recorded107,842 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 DDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 107,842 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 107,842 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 100,140 miles

Exhaust mounts deteriorated

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage

Oil leak ()

Windscreen chipped out of swept area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (judder) (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 93,741 miles

Front number plate damaged

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 93,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Joint inside rack gaiter (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45-17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Front number plate damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 88,174 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 88,174 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 88,261 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 83,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s/front tyre on wear bars(still legal)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 83,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s/front tyre on wear bars(still legal)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 77,249 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 71,329 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2011 65,954 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 61,041 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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LY51 DDO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LY51 DDO, 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 LY51 DDO registered?

LY51 DDO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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