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M15 BEP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,793 mi
Last recorded74,793 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 BEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2021 74,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Emission requirements oly just met

Engine runs lumpy

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 71,736 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 71,736 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2019 65,498 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 59,871 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 59,862 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 55,123 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished and starting to crack

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre is perished and starting to crack

Offside Rear Tyre is perished and starting to crack

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 55,122 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EPC light illuminated indicating a fault

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished and starting to crack

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre is perished and starting to crack

Offside Rear Tyre is perished and starting to crack

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2016 47,640 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 45,084 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 40,402 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 34,346 miles

engine light on

n/s/f tie rod end slight play

Pass 5 Jul 2012 33,298 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine warning light on

front wipers deteriorated

traction control light on

Pass 7 Jul 2011 32,041 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 28,428 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted/worn

traction control light on?

Pass 13 Jul 2009 27,773 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 27,201 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 27,201 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 25,782 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 21,968 miles

nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2005 17,137 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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M15 BEP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 M15 BEP, 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 M15 BEP registered?

M15 BEP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 August 2001.

Is M15 BEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M15 BEP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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