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HEZ 4640

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,908 mi
Last recorded101,908 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEZ 4640
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 101,908 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside front sill area has minor damage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Aug 2017 101,908 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside front sill area has minor damage

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational, swapped nearside rear (4.1.D.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2016 99,703 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 97,963 miles

( subframe slight rust corrosion )

Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 97,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

( subframe slight rust corrosion )

Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 96,217 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 May 2014 96,217 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 96,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 96,130 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Ofside front tyre rubbing against arch upon lock to lock inspection

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 94,673 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 91,017 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 87,129 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 80,677 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 80,677 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 49,197 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 49,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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HEZ 4640 is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HEZ 4640, 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 HEZ 4640 registered?

HEZ 4640 is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is HEZ 4640 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEZ 4640 shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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