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P935 BUG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

162,818 mi
Last recorded162,818 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP935 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 162,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 157,700 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre uneven wear

Pass 11 Jan 2022 150,580 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 150,580 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 144,078 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 144,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 141,506 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 139,741 miles

Slight corrosion rear steel brake pipes

Fail 12 Sep 2017 139,741 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Slight corrosion rear steel brake pipes

Pass 5 Sep 2016 136,024 miles

Gear box oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2016 136,024 miles

Gear box oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 125,748 miles

Centre Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 125,607 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play inner rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play inner rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Centre Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres have inner wear

Pass 23 Aug 2014 109,459 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 97,435 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 97,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 91,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 91,578 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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P935 BUG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P935 BUG, 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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P935 BUG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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