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X196 MFL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,310 mi
Last recorded127,310 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX196 MFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2021 127,310 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

e.m.l. on

Pass 23 Mar 2020 125,562 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 122,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes into rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 122,224 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes into rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 119,100 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 119,100 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 115,955 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 110,905 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 104,999 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 99,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 99,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 91,693 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2013 91,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

off side rear tyre wearing unevenly

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2011 81,890 miles

O.S.F Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

O.S.R Brake Binding Slightly

Rear Discs Corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2011 76,674 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge ( uneven wear)

offside rear brake disc pitted and corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2010 71,056 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 64,182 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 64,181 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 53,633 miles

BOTH REAR WHEELS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF IN ROTATION.

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Dec 2006 42,143 miles

†1) TYRES: N/S/R worn to wear bars; O/S/R worn close to wear bars; O/S/F worn inner edge. † †2) O/S/R brake binding slightly more than normal.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 42,143 miles

†1) TYRES: N/S/R worn to wear bars; O/S/R worn close to wear bars; O/S/F worn inner edge. † †2) O/S/R brake binding slightly more than normal.

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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X196 MFL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X196 MFL, 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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X196 MFL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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