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P13 PLW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

176,338 mi
Last recorded176,338 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 PLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 176,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 175,464 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to multiple exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box fouling on NSR rear coil spring causing leak (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak from down pipe due to loose bolts (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling on rigid brake pipe

Pass 9 Apr 2025 162,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under side rusty and weak in places

Pass 20 Apr 2024 158,711 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 158,700 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side only just met requirements needs further investigation (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear brake bind

Pass 3 Apr 2023 156,090 miles

Coolant leak bottom radiator area

Fail 2 Mar 2023 156,089 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s suspension spring not seated correctly

Pass 4 Apr 2022 155,077 miles

Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced siils both sides repaired//painted (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front coil spring not located in place

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

exhaust shields insecure

Fail 4 Apr 2022 155,077 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced siils both sides repaired//painted (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front coil spring not located in place

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

exhaust shields insecure

Fail 17 Mar 2022 155,060 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Power steering component leaking rack leaking fluid from boot (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired repair made with cardboard & body filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front brake disc backing plates heavy corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front coil spring incorrectly fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive various unknown (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust heatshields loose

power steering pipe rubbing cooling fan

Pass 18 Mar 2021 153,962 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front coil spring not fitted correctly in seat

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 153,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front coil spring not fitted correctly in seat

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear coil spring rubbing on subframe

Pass 15 Jan 2020 152,157 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 150,357 miles

Offside Front Outer c/v boot slight leak of grease

Pass 21 Dec 2017 145,121 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 145,118 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 142,599 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 140,909 miles

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

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

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

both inner rack joints have play

coolant leak

nearside of windscreen has damage

Pass 19 Jun 2014 135,761 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake warning lamp on

Fail 19 Jun 2014 135,761 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake warning lamp on

Pass 10 Jul 2013 132,559 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 128,193 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 128,186 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 123,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 123,384 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 118,867 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2010 118,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2009 113,232 miles

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

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

nearside mirror not fiited

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2008 108,621 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 107,740 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 99,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads wearing low and brake discs scored on inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2006 90,150 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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P13 PLW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 P13 PLW, 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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P13 PLW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 March 2001.

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