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X133 DNB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,951 mi
Last recorded62,951 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX133 DNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 62,951 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 7 Jan 2015 61,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 59,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r brake binding slighty

Pass 9 Jan 2013 58,064 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 55,509 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 55,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2011 52,198 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre has surface cracks on tread surface

Fail 8 Jan 2011 52,198 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre has surface cracks on tread surface

Pass 14 Jan 2010 50,497 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 50,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

engine management light staying on

engine slightly misfiring

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

power steering bottle slightly damp

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 8 Jan 2009 48,589 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 46,260 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 46,260 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 42,789 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 42,789 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 36,976 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2005 28,719 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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X133 DNB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X133 DNB, 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 X133 DNB registered?

X133 DNB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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