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X10 AHR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

132,060 mi
Last recorded132,060 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX10 AHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2023 132,060 miles

Emissions unable to be completed smoking c/o is high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 130,410 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 128,895 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 128,895 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 127,617 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 26,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 122,725 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 115,774 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 110,707 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 110,707 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 106,030 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 106,030 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 100,946 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 95,128 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 95,128 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 89,387 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 83,782 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 83,782 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 77,554 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 72,807 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 69,264 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 61,972 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 52,028 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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X10 AHR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 X10 AHR, 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 X10 AHR registered?

X10 AHR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is X10 AHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X10 AHR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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