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X327 JGF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

44,353 mi
Last recorded44,353 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX327 JGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 44,353 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 44,352 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 43,794 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 43,776 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing al;l four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front number plate damaged

oil pressure light flashing

pad wear sensor light flashing

Pass 8 Jul 2022 41,724 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 39,518 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 39,518 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 36,899 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front plate cracked Rear starting to delaminate slightly (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 34,962 miles

c/o slow to drop

exhaust is rusty

front discs are worn and o/s pads appear 75 % worn

headlamp have deteorated

wipers are poor

Pass 20 Apr 2018 33,344 miles

exhaust is rusty

front discs are badly worn and pas appear 60% worn

headlamps have deteorated

Fail 18 Apr 2018 33,343 miles

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

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

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

exhaust is rusty

f/o/s tyre is badly splitting esp inner wall !! recommend this is replaced APAP !

front discs are badly worn and pas appear 60% worn

headlamps have deteorated

Pass 12 Apr 2017 31,498 miles

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s tyre is badly perished recommend this is replaced

fan belt is perished

headlamps have deteorated

Fail 12 Apr 2017 31,498 miles

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

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

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s tyre is badly perished recommend this is replaced

fan belt is perished

headlamps have deteorated

Pass 24 Mar 2016 29,491 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 28,380 miles

exhaust is rusty

Fail 21 Apr 2015 28,380 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine will not hold a steady high idle !

exhaust is rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2014 27,348 miles

exhaust rusty

f/o/s tyre perished at inner edge

front discs worn

front number plate damaged

Fail 19 Apr 2013 26,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

wear noted on both front brake disc.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 26,642 miles

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

wear noted on both front brake disc.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 24,370 miles

exhaust rusty

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2012 24,370 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rusty

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2011 22,404 miles

Both of the rear tyres are starting to perrish in the tread.

The N/S door mirror cover is damaged.

Wear noted on the front brake discs.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 21,835 miles

exhaust rusty

r/n/s tyre 90% worn

r/o/s tyre 75% worn and poor in tread

Pass 27 Mar 2009 17,372 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2008 15,079 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 15,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

F/O/S TYRE BADLY SPLIT ON OUTER WALL

both front tyres low on pressure

both fronts perished

Pass 21 Feb 2007 13,374 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 24 Jan 2006 10,976 miles

Child seat fitted, o/s/r

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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X327 JGF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 X327 JGF, 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 X327 JGF registered?

X327 JGF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X327 JGF safe to buy?

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