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S13 TLC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,950 mi
Last recorded78,950 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 TLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 78,950 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 73,022 miles

amber air bag light on

nearside front tyre low

offside rear tyre low

Pass 18 Jun 2016 68,863 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 18 Jun 2016 68,863 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 29 Jun 2015 62,729 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge.

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 62,724 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge.

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 58,626 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 58,626 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 54,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front wipers torn in poor condition

offside front bumper damaged

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front wipers torn in poor condition

offside front bumper damaged

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 28 Dec 2012 54,386 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 54,386 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 46,867 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 46,867 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 41,857 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 35,866 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 32,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 23,358 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 22,868 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 21,694 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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S13 TLC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S13 TLC, 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 S13 TLC registered?

S13 TLC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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