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X21 BMD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

69,275 mi
Last recorded69,275 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX21 BMD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 69,275 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle under carriage showing surface rust to parts and chassis

both front head lamps slightly misted

Pass 11 Oct 2024 67,164 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rusty exhaust

Pass 16 Oct 2023 62,025 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 56,723 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 52,169 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 50,113 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 45,809 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 39,792 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 34,111 miles

Mil light on

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 27,300 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 21,706 miles

Brake peddle slightly spongey

Item removed from drivers view

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 17,386 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 13,191 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 11,540 miles

both rear and nearside front tyres have slight cracking in the sidewalls

Pass 26 Sep 2011 11,023 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 9,580 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 9,011 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 2 Oct 2009 9,011 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2008 8,482 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 8,000 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 6,081 miles

Slight Damage Front Number Plate

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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X21 BMD 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 95.2%.

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 X21 BMD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X21 BMD registered?

X21 BMD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is X21 BMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X21 BMD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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