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WPO 753T

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

20,340 mi
Last recorded20,340 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPO 753T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 20,340 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively OFFSIDE (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 20,146 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 19,917 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 19,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 19,795 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 19,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2017 19,641 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 19,641 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2015 18,921 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 18,920 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 18,477 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 18,181 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 18,181 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 17,554 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 17,294 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 17,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 17,118 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 14,249 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 12,881 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 12,881 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 118,941 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 118,937 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 9,697 miles

front no plate poor condition

washers poor performance

Pass 31 Oct 2007 67,678 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 67,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 3,103 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

front brakes 22% unbalanced †

rear brakes 66% unbalanced

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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WPO 753T is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 WPO 753T, 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 WPO 753T registered?

WPO 753T is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is WPO 753T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPO 753T shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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