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PSL 190

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,984 mi
Last recorded26,984 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSL 190
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 26,984 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 20,964 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

1/ slight play in front king pins

Pass 1 Apr 2010 26,949 miles

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

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

slight play in steering

Pass 9 May 2008 26,814 miles

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

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

slight play in front suspension joints

Pass 11 Oct 2006 25,844 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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PSL 190 is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PSL 190, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PSL 190 registered?

PSL 190 is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 January 2001.

Is PSL 190 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PSL 190 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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