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X311 GNB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,382 mi
Last recorded104,382 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX311 GNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 104,382 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 104,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 May 2015 95,951 miles
Fail 4 May 2015 95,951 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 88,094 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 88,093 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 82,532 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 82,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 77,235 miles

Front and rear registration plates de-laminating but still readable

Near side and offside rear brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2011 69,677 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 69,677 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 62,136 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 53,929 miles

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

both front wipers smearing.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 47,568 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 47,568 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 41,420 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 35,519 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pad warning wires incorrectly fitted

nail in tyre

Fail 25 Jan 2006 35,481 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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X311 GNB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X311 GNB, 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 X311 GNB registered?

X311 GNB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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