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X332 WVW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,815 mi
Last recorded129,815 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX332 WVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 129,815 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 129,757 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 122,235 miles

Nearside front tyre worn

Fail 31 Jan 2019 122,229 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front tyre worn

Pass 26 Jan 2018 113,646 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 106,968 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 106,968 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 102,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 93,305 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 93,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 62,839 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 75,862 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 65,712 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 55,931 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 46,342 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 37,376 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 35,296 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 30,212 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 26,578 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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X332 WVW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 X332 WVW, 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 X332 WVW registered?

X332 WVW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 January 2001.

Is X332 WVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X332 WVW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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