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B18 ATP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

25,622 mi
Last recorded25,622 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 ATP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 25,622 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 25,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 24,939 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 24,380 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 23,093 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 22,644 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on extreme inner edge of tread. Also has extensive cracking between tread blocks, none yet to cords.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 22,271 miles

Offside Front tyre very worn on extreme inner edge of tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 21,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracked and o/s/f tyre cracked not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 5 Nov 2014 20,602 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 18,947 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 16,911 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 16,911 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 15,836 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 14,596 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 14,596 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 13,162 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 11,874 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 11,874 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 10,311 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 10,311 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 8,779 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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B18 ATP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 B18 ATP, 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 B18 ATP registered?

B18 ATP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is B18 ATP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 ATP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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