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X167 WUB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,875 mi
Last recorded147,875 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX167 WUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 147,875 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 147,875 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 142,781 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 137,519 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsf tyre feathering inside edge

osf tyre feathering outside edge

Fail 27 Apr 2015 137,519 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsf tyre feathering inside edge

osf tyre feathering outside edge

Pass 9 May 2014 131,774 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 131,774 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 126,040 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 126,040 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 118,868 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 118,868 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 108,520 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 108,520 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 98,565 miles

off side front wiper

Fail 24 Feb 2010 98,565 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

off side front wiper

Pass 19 Feb 2009 89,763 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 81,275 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 77,713 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 77,713 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 71,113 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 71,113 miles

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

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

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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X167 WUB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc 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 X167 WUB, 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 X167 WUB registered?

X167 WUB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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