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WO51 LCE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,834 mi
Last recorded124,834 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO51 LCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 124,834 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 119,793 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake application slightly uneven.

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 119,774 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake application slightly uneven.

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 115,840 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 115,810 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 113,582 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 107,294 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 99,399 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 99,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 90,058 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 79,646 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 70,790 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 70,790 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 61,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 61,329 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 53,295 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 53,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 43,512 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 33,589 miles

O/S/R/ TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN IN ZONE B.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 24,509 miles

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

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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WO51 LCE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 WO51 LCE, 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 WO51 LCE registered?

WO51 LCE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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