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B11 GLT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

63,705 mi
Last recorded63,705 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 GLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 63,705 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 62,600 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 61,524 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 60,732 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 59,132 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 57,265 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 55,528 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 53,620 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 51,581 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

engine covers fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2016 51,573 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2014 49,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 49,304 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 47,261 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Oct 2012 45,797 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 43,693 miles

EPC lamp on

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear service brake performance slight imbalance

Pass 4 Oct 2011 43,693 miles

EPC lamp on

rear service brake performance slight imbalance

Pass 6 Oct 2010 41,826 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake imbalance near limits

Fail 6 Oct 2010 41,826 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake imbalance near limits

Pass 6 Oct 2009 36,590 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,232 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 24,562 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 24,558 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 18,834 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 18,056 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 18,056 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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B11 GLT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 B11 GLT, 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 B11 GLT registered?

B11 GLT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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