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T444 DGX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,933 mi
Last recorded94,933 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT444 DGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2019 94,933 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 90,773 miles

engine management warning lamp staying on

front brake discs showing corossion inner sides

front number plate cracked

Fail 4 Jan 2018 90,773 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

engine management warning lamp staying on

front brake discs showing corossion inner sides

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2017 86,043 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 86,043 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 79,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear circular bush (2.4.G.2)

both front anti roll bar linkages slight play in bushes

Fail 29 Dec 2015 79,300 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear circular bush (2.4.G.2)

both front anti roll bar linkages slight play in bushes

Pass 13 Jan 2015 72,412 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 72,412 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 59,068 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 55,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2013 55,480 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2012 52,950 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 52,950 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 50,594 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 46,746 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 43,129 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 43,098 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 36,632 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 32,080 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2006 26,867 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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T444 DGX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T444 DGX, 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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T444 DGX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 May 2001.

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