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X235 LOH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,639 mi
Last recorded87,639 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX235 LOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 87,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 87,189 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 87,090 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 86,756 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 84,588 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 82,270 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 76,976 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 76,976 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 71,941 miles

Nearside Rear tyre steping

Oil leak ()

engine mangment light on

Pass 23 Sep 2015 67,967 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 67,967 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 65,649 miles

engine oil leak

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 20 Sep 2013 62,955 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 61,319 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 59,598 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wiper blades 1st stages of deteriorating, ok at test.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 58,044 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 55,899 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 53,146 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 50,205 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly cracked still ok.

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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X235 LOH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 X235 LOH, 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 X235 LOH registered?

X235 LOH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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