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X347 ABL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,499 mi
Last recorded119,499 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX347 ABL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 119,499 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

high level brake lamp inop

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2017 115,748 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 110,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 107,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 102,691 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)

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

eml light on

Pass 28 Dec 2012 96,731 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on

Fail 28 Dec 2012 96,731 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on

Pass 7 Jan 2012 91,858 miles

Centre exhaust mounting has a temporary repair,I E a hose clip securing it in place

Engine Management Light is on

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

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

Offside rear tyre has a screw in the inner shoulder

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 91,858 miles

Centre exhaust mounting has a temporary repair,I E a hose clip securing it in place

Engine Management Light is on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear tyre has a screw in the inner shoulder

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 88,698 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 81,946 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 79,921 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 76,669 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 76,669 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 74,324 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 67,668 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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X347 ABL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X347 ABL, 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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X347 ABL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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