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C15 RUN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,847 mi
Last recorded102,847 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 RUN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 102,847 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2016 102,724 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

nearside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 11 May 2015 96,742 miles

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

engine management light on dash

gearstick stiff to locate gears

offside front tyre worn on edges

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2015 96,713 miles

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

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

engine management light on dash

gearstick stiff to locate gears

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear coil spring corroded

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 94,332 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 91,218 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 89,028 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 87,753 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 81,977 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 73,024 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 59,715 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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C15 RUN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C15 RUN, 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 C15 RUN registered?

C15 RUN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 August 2001.

Is C15 RUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C15 RUN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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