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X308 JNE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,235 mi
Last recorded100,235 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX308 JNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 100,235 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 100,235 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 87,835 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 87,835 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 79,089 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 79,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 77,739 miles

n/s track rod has slight play

o/s track rod has slight play

Pass 6 Dec 2010 65,439 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 57,035 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 50,117 miles

Both rear tyres getting low.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Aug 2008 50,117 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres getting low.

Front brake pads getting low.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2007 44,663 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 39,565 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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X308 JNE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X308 JNE, 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 X308 JNE registered?

X308 JNE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X308 JNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X308 JNE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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