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X362 LVC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,376 mi
Last recorded113,376 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX362 LVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 113,376 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 113,376 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 104,655 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust bracket corroded

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2013 96,715 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 96,715 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 93,402 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 93,402 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 92,546 miles

o/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 11 Aug 2011 87,575 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 87,574 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 82,606 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 76,041 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 70,217 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 65,631 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 59,537 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 50,471 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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X362 LVC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X362 LVC, 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 X362 LVC registered?

X362 LVC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X362 LVC safe to buy?

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