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SN51 LFT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,447 mi
Last recorded133,447 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 LFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 133,447 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

E.M.L on

Offside Rear brake calliper has been leaking at sometime /but no obvious leak when tested under pressure

Fail 28 Aug 2019 133,446 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

E.M.L on

Pass 17 Jul 2018 130,307 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 130,307 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill been filled with filler near seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 127,255 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 127,255 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 116,362 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 99,407 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 90,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f wing mirror damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2013 79,648 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 78,742 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc wear and corroded on edges

nearside body damage

Pass 2 May 2012 67,866 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyre sidewall cuts

Fail 30 Apr 2012 67,861 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyre sidewall cuts

Pass 10 May 2011 61,239 miles

engine management light on

engine oil level low

exhaust center mount broken

front wiper blades juddering / smearing

front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

nearside front and both rear tyre inner sidewalls split

nearside front and rear tyre outer sidewalls damaged

rear brake discs pitted

slight judder/fluctuation at front brakes

slight play at nearside front seat rear mounts

Fail 6 May 2011 61,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

engine management light on

engine oil level low

exhaust center mount broken

front wiper blades juddering / smearing

front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

nearside front and both rear tyre inner sidewalls split

nearside front and rear tyre outer sidewalls damaged

rear brake discs pitted

slight judder/fluctuation at front brakes

slight play at nearside front seat rear mounts

Pass 26 Apr 2010 57,493 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 57,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 May 2009 54,157 miles

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

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

passenger seat runners worn

Pass 24 Apr 2008 48,339 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 39,055 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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SN51 LFT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SN51 LFT, 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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SN51 LFT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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