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L8 CUT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,783 mi
Last recorded28,783 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 CUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 28,783 miles

engine management light on

slight damage to n/s/f road wheel inner rim

Pass 16 Jan 2008 25,146 miles

engine management light on

n/s/f road wheel inner rim damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2008 25,146 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management light on

exhaust centre bracket broken away from system

n/s/f road wheel inner rim damaged

o/s number plate light lens missing

Pass 30 Jan 2007 22,066 miles

as previous vt32 today

Fail 30 Jan 2007 22,066 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front discs corroded on inner surface

o/s number plate lens broken

Pass 26 Sep 2005 18,205 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

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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L8 CUT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L8 CUT, 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 L8 CUT registered?

L8 CUT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is L8 CUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 CUT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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