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M15 FCM

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,000 mi
Last recorded83,000 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 FCM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 83,000 miles

Front Inner drive shaft leaking

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 82,427 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 75,579 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 75,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

off side rear tyre outer wall slighty cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2012 75,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 67,784 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 65,096 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 64,968 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 62,183 miles

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED BUT NO SHARP EDGES

N/S OUTER SILL CORRODED

N/S/F SEAT RUNNERS SLIGHTY WORN/ MOVING

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

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

PLAY IN N/S/F STEERING RACK END INNER JOINT

Fail 30 Apr 2009 62,183 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED BUT NO SHARP EDGES

N/S OUTER SILL CORRODED

N/S/F SEAT RUNNERS SLIGHTY WORN/ MOVING

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

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

PLAY IN N/S/F STEERING RACK END INNER JOINT

Pass 1 May 2008 42,426 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 37,061 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 31,041 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 FCM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FCM, 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 FCM registered?

M15 FCM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is M15 FCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M15 FCM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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