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X182 PAJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,227 mi
Last recorded139,227 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX182 PAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 139,227 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside sill damaged

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

glued cv boot fitted to o/s/f showing signs of grease

Fail 16 Nov 2017 139,061 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 139,038 miles

Emissions not tested Vehicle will not maintain fast idle speed (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split open to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Central exhausr support bracket broken away but system still adequately supported

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front wishbone rear bushes slightly weak (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper lower section loose

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded under coating either side of brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak front of engine ()

Pass 1 Oct 2016 135,240 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 135,248 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 134,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall split (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML illuminated

Engine misfiring

Pass 23 Mar 2015 122,540 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 115,893 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 106,941 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 101,040 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 90,055 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 86,392 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 82,752 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 78,300 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 73,084 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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X182 PAJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X182 PAJ, 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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X182 PAJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 February 2001.

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