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X201 MVS

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,097 mi
Last recorded112,097 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX201 MVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 112,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily perished/worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front headlamp mounts defective held in with tape.. is secure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 112,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing/worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily perished/worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front headlamp mounts defective held in with tape.. is secure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 105,189 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

slight foot brake travel

Pass 15 Nov 2017 104,915 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 102,822 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 102,806 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 100,805 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 100,799 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

dash instruments faulty

Pass 22 Sep 2014 95,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 95,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 90,961 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Oct 2012 80,612 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre approx' 3mm remaining

Fail 9 Oct 2012 80,612 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre approx' 3mm remaining

Pass 8 Oct 2011 75,167 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2010 67,421 miles

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 10 Oct 2009 56,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 46,740 miles

Front & rear discs rusty .( bakes working ok)

N/S rear tyre getting low tread

O/S rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 31 Jul 2007 43,641 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 37,451 miles

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

o/s/r tyre stepping on inner edge.

Pass 29 Jul 2005 30,478 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 30,478 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

O/S/R TYRE STEPPING ON INNER EDGE.

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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X201 MVS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X201 MVS, 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 X201 MVS registered?

X201 MVS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X201 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X201 MVS shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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