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Y251 LHE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

148,448 mi
Last recorded148,448 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY251 LHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 148,448 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 143,799 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 143,746 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 137,183 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 135,535 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 135,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 126,915 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 121,397 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 114,386 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 114,386 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 107,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 107,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 101,210 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 95,485 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 93,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 3 Sep 2012 92,258 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 92,258 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 84,489 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2010 75,260 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 2 Aug 2010 75,260 miles

wipers starting to smear

Pass 10 Jul 2009 68,863 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 68,863 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 65,505 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

air bag warning lamp on.

exhaust front heat shield insecure.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 65,505 miles

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

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

Oil leak

air bag warning lamp on.

exhaust front heat shield insecure.

Pass 24 Sep 2007 60,344 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 55,561 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 55,232 miles

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

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

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

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

air intake pipe notconnected to air flow meter

engine management light on dash

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2005 49,524 miles

high level brake light not connected.

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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Y251 LHE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 Y251 LHE, 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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Y251 LHE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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