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X327 PDN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

163,344 mi
Last recorded163,344 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX327 PDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 163,344 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both (4.1.4 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 160,564 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 158,365 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 157,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 154,877 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 152,799 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 148,729 miles

Nearside Rear tread cracking open

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 145,627 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 145,627 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 145,185 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hi level brake light inop

small chip in windscreen out of zone A

Fail 7 Oct 2015 145,176 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hi level brake light inop

small chip in windscreen out of zone A

Pass 13 Oct 2014 144,250 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 135,496 miles

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

cat heat shield insecure

engine management warning light on

exhaust centre mounting detached

front brake pads warning light on

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 19 Oct 2012 135,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

cat heat shield insecure

engine management warning light on

exhaust centre mounting detached

front brake pads warning light on

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2011 124,609 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2010 118,041 miles

air bag light on

Fail 21 Aug 2010 118,041 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

Pass 16 May 2009 108,934 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 108,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 90,789 miles

corrosion build up on inner face of offside front brake disc

front brake pad lining level low

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit

offside and nearside front indicator bulbs starting to fade

offside and nearsiide headlight units slightly insecure

offside front sidelight slightly dull

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2007 89,161 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 82,380 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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X327 PDN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X327 PDN, 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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X327 PDN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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