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R55 BUG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,280 mi
Last recorded94,280 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 94,280 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 92,066 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (strong advise) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and nearside rear. (strong advise) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 86,271 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 84,300 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 84,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 82,107 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

front lower bumper missing

mil light on

Fail 27 Sep 2018 81,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer sill distorted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Outer sill distorted

Out of date parking permit in windscreen

front lower bumper missing

mil light on

Pass 7 Oct 2017 75,500 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre badly worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Oct 2017 75,411 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint has play too (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre badly worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2016 68,342 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on dash

Fail 3 Oct 2016 68,238 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on dash

Pass 9 Oct 2015 57,666 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 55,354 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has slight uneven wear on inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2015 55,354 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has slight uneven wear on inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2014 51,667 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 51,667 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 46,594 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 32,879 miles

advise that both rear tyres are starting to perrish and split replace in near future

Pass 18 Feb 2011 22,461 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside and offside front tyres cracked/perished

nearside and offside front tyres have slight wear to inside (possible tracking fault)

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 6 Feb 2010 16,681 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 13,966 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 11,807 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 8,539 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 6,753 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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R55 BUG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R55 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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R55 BUG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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