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Q180CHH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62 mi
Last recorded62 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ180CHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 62 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 2 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 52,862 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 52,861 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2011 52,846 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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Q180CHH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc 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 Q180CHH, 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 Q180CHH registered?

Q180CHH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Q180CHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q180CHH 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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