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X122 OBL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

96,015 mi
Last recorded96,015 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX122 OBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 96,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 92,894 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 92,894 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 92,508 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 91,475 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 90,504 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 90,453 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 83,635 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 80,290 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 80,289 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 78,854 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 78,397 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 77,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 71,438 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 71,351 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre stop light inoperative

engine management light on

rattle in exhaust

Fail 12 Mar 2013 67,516 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 67,516 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 63,886 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 60,561 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 60,561 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 57,468 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 52,462 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 47,489 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 47,489 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 43,486 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 40,650 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 40,650 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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X122 OBL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 X122 OBL, 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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X122 OBL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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