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M70 ADR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 ADR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018
Fail 30 Nov 2018

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 84,740 miles
Fail 23 May 2017

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage WING (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2016

Offside wiper weak/smearing

engine cover fitted / under trays fitted

Fail 13 May 2016

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper weak/smearing

engine cover fitted / under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2015
Fail 24 Apr 2015

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 66,329 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 66,326 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 60,178 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 53,894 miles

Airbag warning light on indicating fault

Engine malfunction light on.passed emission test on second fast idle but no actual value registerd on emission print out

MIL light on indicating fault

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 50,055 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 42,918 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 29,698 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 23,730 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 15,834 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 8,467 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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M70 ADR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M70 ADR, 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 M70 ADR registered?

M70 ADR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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