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X201 WFC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,002 mi
Last recorded71,002 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX201 WFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 71,002 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 71,002 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 70,108 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 70,108 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 69,420 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jul 2022 69,420 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2021 68,753 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking on edge

Fail 12 Jul 2021 68,753 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on edge

Pass 14 Jul 2020 67,114 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 65,501 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 64,418 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 63,521 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 63,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 60,826 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 59,273 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 57,348 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 55,939 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 53,868 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 51,731 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 46,530 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 42,294 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 36,383 miles

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 WFC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X201 WFC, 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 WFC registered?

X201 WFC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is X201 WFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X201 WFC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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