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X212 MFL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,958 mi
Last recorded89,958 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX212 MFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 89,958 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 87,976 miles

Nearside front tyre worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edge.

Play in the nearside front inner steering rack end.

Fail 15 Aug 2016 87,963 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edge.

Offside rear brake slightly binding.

Play in the nearside front inner steering rack end.

Pass 23 Oct 2015 85,758 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 85,758 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 80,745 miles

both front inner disc faces rusted on outer edges

some wear to n/s/f inner rack joint

wear to n/s/r tyre inner edge

Fail 24 Oct 2014 80,745 miles

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

both front inner disc faces rusted on outer edges

some wear to n/s/f inner rack joint

wear to n/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2013 75,475 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

child seats fitted in rear

Fail 3 Oct 2013 75,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

child seats fitted in rear

Pass 22 Oct 2012 69,578 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 69,448 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 69,446 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 66,287 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 58,090 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f kog light cracked

Pass 18 Dec 2008 46,637 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 35,725 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 29,069 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 29,069 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 19,687 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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X212 MFL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 X212 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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X212 MFL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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