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X173 DDP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,590 mi
Last recorded50,590 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX173 DDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 50,590 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 50,586 miles

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

fuel cap difficult to open

Fail 15 Sep 2025 50,586 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

fuel cap difficult to open

Pass 26 Jul 2023 50,492 miles

Fuel flap difficult to open

Pass 5 Oct 2021 49,857 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel flap difficult to open

Fail 26 Aug 2021 49,837 miles

Central Fuel system component leaking fuel cooler connections (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Difficult to open fuel filler flap

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 47,074 miles

Brake peddle spongy

Engine oil slightly over filled

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

No revers lights

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage hose (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2014 84,373 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 84,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 78,239 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 78,239 miles

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 71,091 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in both front inner track rods

Pass 3 Jan 2012 58,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 49,780 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 45,694 miles

Frond discs worn very close to legal limit

Rear number plate begining to deteriorat

Rear pads worn very close to legal limit

Pass 21 Jan 2009 40,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges.

both rear tyres cracking and getting near to wear indicators.

Pass 18 Jan 2008 36,238 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Jan 2007 30,184 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 25,756 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 3 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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X173 DDP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X173 DDP, 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 X173 DDP registered?

X173 DDP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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