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LY51 USO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,729 mi
Last recorded86,729 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 USO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 86,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 85,852 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 82,019 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 80,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 May 2023 80,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 78,925 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 78,903 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall poor condition

Nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Offside front tyre on 2mm

Offside front wishbone rear bush split

Rear number plate poor condition

Slight play in front antiroll bar bushes

Wipers poor

Pass 15 Jun 2021 69,793 miles

Both front tyres cracked on tread

Both front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front indicator lense missing

Slight play in both front antiroll bar bushes

Fail 14 Jun 2021 69,793 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Both front tyres cracked on tread

Both front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front indicator lense missing

Slight play in both front antiroll bar bushes

Pass 9 Jun 2020 64,336 miles

all brake discs corroding

ns indicator lense missing

rear number plate faded

wipers poor

Pass 17 Jun 2019 63,210 miles

Both headlights faded

Front number plate cracked

Rear discs corroded

Rear number plate faded

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Wipers poor

Fail 17 Jun 2019 63,210 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Both headlights faded

Front number plate cracked

Rear discs corroded

Rear number plate faded

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Wipers poor

Pass 18 Jun 2018 61,870 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 61,870 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 61,173 miles

Front Number plate cracked

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 57,860 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 55,530 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 55,499 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 54,138 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 51,336 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 51,336 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 49,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 45,052 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 39,914 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 35,229 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 29,262 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 USO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 LY51 USO, 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 USO registered?

LY51 USO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is LY51 USO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 USO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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