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PGF 148K

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,359 mi
Last recorded76,359 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGF 148K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 76,359 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 74,558 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 74,126 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 73,161 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 72,458 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 71,699 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 6 Aug 2011 70,785 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 69,965 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 68,624 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 48,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

VEHICLE REPAIRED IN VARIOUS PLACES

Pass 26 Sep 2006 48,186 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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PGF 148K is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PGF 148K, 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 PGF 148K registered?

PGF 148K is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 August 2001.

Is PGF 148K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGF 148K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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