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Q457ERT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,737 mi
Last recorded96,737 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ457ERT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 96,737 miles

all tyres going out of shape

Fail 5 Oct 2012 96,737 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 96,737 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 96,737 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 96,737 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2006 96,737 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 96,737 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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Q457ERT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Q457ERT, 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 Q457ERT registered?

Q457ERT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Q457ERT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q457ERT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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