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X238 DNB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,035 mi
Last recorded120,035 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX238 DNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 120,035 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 120,035 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 118,322 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 115,515 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 109,152 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 101,730 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 92,819 miles

Engine light is on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate cracked but still readable.

N/S/F tyre down to 1.6mm on outer edge.

N/S/R tyre down to 3mm and cracking.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F coil spring rusty.

O/S/R tyre cracking.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 87,795 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting getting weak

Fail 6 Jun 2012 87,644 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 82,086 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 82,086 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism excessively worn and cannot be held in the off position (3.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 78,627 miles

nearside sill damaged

hand brake lever botton missing

Fail 1 Jun 2010 78,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine man light on

nearside sill damaged

drivers door insecure

hand brake lever botton missing

Pass 30 May 2009 71,615 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 May 2009 71,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine management light on

oil filler cap missing

Pass 15 May 2008 63,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

both front lower arm rear bushes soft

various body panels damaged some causing obstructions

Fail 13 May 2008 63,011 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

both front lower arm rear bushes soft

various body panels damaged some causing obstructions

Pass 14 May 2007 54,180 miles

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

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

OSF DOOR HINGES LOSE

Offside Front 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)

Fail 8 May 2007 54,169 miles

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)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

*damaged to near side sill and rear bumper*

*drivers door hinges lose*

*engine breather pipes split*

*engine man light on*

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 43,844 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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X238 DNB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X238 DNB, 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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X238 DNB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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