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M77 LMH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,187 mi
Last recorded118,187 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM77 LMH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 118,187 miles

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

both front lower arm suspension bushes slightly deteriated

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

offside rear brake slight bind

rear brake discs slightly correded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 111,603 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges close to legal limit

offside front tyre getting close to wear bars

Fail 11 Jul 2013 111,585 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges close to legal limit

offside front tyre getting close to wear bars

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 107,112 miles

smell of fuel under car but no leak evident

Fail 21 Jul 2011 102,712 miles

Bonnet safety catch stiff

EML Light staying on

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion rear end of both sills

Pass 21 Jul 2011 102,712 miles

Bonnet safety catch stiff

EML Light staying on

slight corrosion rear end of both sills

Fail 26 Jul 2010 99,269 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 99,269 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 94,959 miles

Brake warning light is staying on - (not abs)

Front brake pads are very worn and offside disc is fairly corroded at inner face.

Nearside rear tyre is worn unevenly (many flat spots) at inner shoulder.

Offside front fog lamp lens is damaged.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 86,861 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 75,975 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 65,669 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 55,946 miles

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

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

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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M77 LMH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 M77 LMH, 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 M77 LMH registered?

M77 LMH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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