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X263 CBC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

134,215 mi
Last recorded134,215 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX263 CBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 134,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 134,212 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 129,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corrded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 129,790 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.90 co after second test (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corrded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 125,176 miles

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

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

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.3.3b)

emissions only just met, eng. management light on

Pass 31 Jan 2017 120,400 miles

Central exhaust mounting broken

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

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)

Oil leak engine ()

emissions only just met, engine management light on

Fail 25 Jan 2017 120,308 miles

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Central exhaust mounting broken

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

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)

Oil leak engine ()

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

emissions only just met, engine management light on

Pass 27 Jan 2016 112,200 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 17 Dec 2015 112,188 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine management light on

Pass 26 Jan 2015 106,425 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 106,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 100,698 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Fail 21 Jan 2014 100,697 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jan 2013 94,001 miles

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)

traction control w/light on (intermittant)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 94,001 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

traction control w/light on (intermittant)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 86,496 miles

esc lamp on

srs lamp on

Fail 9 Jan 2012 86,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

esc lamp on

srs lamp on

Pass 20 Jan 2011 81,245 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 73,396 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 64,056 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 55,802 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 49,228 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 41,584 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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X263 CBC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 X263 CBC, 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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X263 CBC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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