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X209 PWL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,313 mi
Last recorded116,313 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX209 PWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 116,313 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 113,573 miles

Nsf top mount has play

Fail 24 May 2019 113,551 miles

Emissions not tested Due to rear exhaust damaged affecting running (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both outer sills underneath (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both outer sills underneath (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nsf top mount has play

Fail 15 May 2019 113,459 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Red wire from plug by battery (4.11 (c) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe swollen inside plastic in rear clip (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Not in clip (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

OSF Front fog light not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir loose but not likely to fall off

Welded repair has been carried out to front subframe

Pass 24 Jul 2018 110,217 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 110,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 105,933 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 105,933 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 100,892 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 95,763 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 95,762 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 89,158 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 89,156 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013
Fail 24 Jul 2013

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 82,694 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 82,692 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 79,798 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 79,798 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 75,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 70,595 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 70,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 66,189 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 59,527 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 59,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 51,384 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 51,289 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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X209 PWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X209 PWL, 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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X209 PWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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