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T99 CCH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,380 mi
Last recorded111,380 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT99 CCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 111,380 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

engine smoking at increased rpm

Fail 12 Oct 2017 111,357 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine smoking under cruise conditions

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Slight fraying to offside front seatbelt

Pass 2 Nov 2016 109,352 miles

Boot not opening from outside, floor etc checks from inside vehicle

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in Nearside and offside inner steering rack joints

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

Slight movement in both upper strut mountings

Fail 1 Nov 2016 109,346 miles

Emissions not tested RPM not constant (7.3.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in Nearside and offside inner steering rack joints

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

Slight movement in both upper strut mountings

Pass 16 Oct 2015 98,250 miles

Alternator belt perished

Child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats

Engine breather pipes broken

Front ARB bushes worn

Front inner brake discs corroded

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

Service light on

Fail 6 Oct 2015 98,250 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Alternator belt perished

Child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats

Engine breather pipes broken

Front ARB bushes worn

Front inner brake discs corroded

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

Service light on

Pass 10 Jun 2014 91,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 May 2013 86,887 miles

alternator belt perished

front inner brake discs slightly corroded

rear tyres close to limit

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 May 2013 86,887 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

alternator belt perished

front inner brake discs slightly corroded

rear tyres close to limit

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2012 80,940 miles

front tyres on limit

Fail 23 May 2012 80,940 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres on limit

Pass 21 Apr 2011 73,642 miles

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

front inner brake pads look low (unable to see correctly)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 70,198 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 70,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 64,213 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 58,838 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 58,838 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 53,298 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 53,298 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 45,949 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 45,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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T99 CCH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T99 CCH, 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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T99 CCH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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