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X32 EDJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,351 mi
Last recorded120,351 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX32 EDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 120,351 miles

Exhaust heat sheilds loose

Mil on

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil light on=No oil showing on dipstick

Pass 26 Oct 2018 114,057 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 114,057 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 109,942 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 109,937 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 106,271 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 103,251 miles

engine light and engine misfire

exhaust been repaired

Fail 21 Jan 2016 103,235 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front of center box and emissions not tested (7.1.2)

engine light

Pass 10 Jan 2015 96,279 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jan 2015 96,279 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2013 84,920 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 69,340 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 69,330 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 58,995 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 53,033 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 49,629 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 49,627 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 40,329 miles

front brakes coroding on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2007 38,649 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 38,649 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2006 36,154 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 33,837 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 32,657 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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X32 EDJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X32 EDJ, 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 X32 EDJ registered?

X32 EDJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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