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D12 PEA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,064 mi
Last recorded58,064 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 PEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 58,064 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 57,287 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded coil spring x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 57,287 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded coil spring x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 56,890 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 56,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 51,964 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 50,644 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,733 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 47,731 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,103 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear bumper is damaged and slightly loose

Fail 22 Mar 2013 44,103 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear bumper is damaged and slightly loose

Pass 15 Mar 2012 40,665 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 36,778 miles

front brake discs worn/corroded on inside edge.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 32,527 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 29,725 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 26,797 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 24,814 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 21,738 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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D12 PEA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D12 PEA, 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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D12 PEA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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