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DSX 106L

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

57,808 mi
Last recorded57,808 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSX 106L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 57,808 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underbody undersealed and all suspension components undersealed

Pass 3 Aug 2022 57,799 miles

Vehicle underside and all components coated in sealant

Pass 13 Sep 2017 57,732 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 57,520 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 57,520 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 57,224 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 57,211 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 56,324 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 56,324 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 56,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 56,181 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 56,124 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

underneath of vehicle treated heavily unable to check for corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2010 55,880 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 55,681 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 55,681 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 55,431 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 55,431 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 55,232 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 53,472 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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DSX 106L is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DSX 106L, 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 DSX 106L registered?

DSX 106L is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is DSX 106L safe to buy?

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