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X295 GBC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

98,697 mi
Last recorded98,697 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX295 GBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 98,697 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 98,696 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 96,814 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 94,181 miles

O/s/f brake disc backing plate badly rotted.

O/s/f electric window not working.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted O/s/f road wheel badly rotted on inside rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 94,067 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

O/s/f brake disc backing plate badly rotted.

O/s/f electric window not working.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted O/s/f road wheel badly rotted on inside rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 90,681 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 90,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 88,751 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 88,751 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 85,319 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 85,319 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 69,758 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 64,345 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 63,839 miles

tyres perishing on rear

Pass 4 Dec 2015 63,186 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 61,653 miles

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 20 Dec 2013 60,513 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 60,513 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 59,472 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 56,620 miles

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 51,334 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 45,693 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 40,661 miles

rear tyres perished and cracked on sidewalls & shoulders

Pass 17 Dec 2007 35,716 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 30,395 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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X295 GBC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 X295 GBC, 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 X295 GBC registered?

X295 GBC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X295 GBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X295 GBC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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