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X362 NGN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,847 mi
Last recorded127,847 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX362 NGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 127,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 126,147 miles

All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both very bad ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front slight play in top mount

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front top mount has movement

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 124,668 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyres close to 2mm tread

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre close to 2mm tread

exhaust rusty

Fail 5 Oct 2017 124,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyres close to 2mm tread

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre close to 2mm tread

exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2016 123,238 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2015 116,502 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 104,243 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 91,099 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 91,092 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2013 86,340 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 72,119 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 Jun 2011 61,198 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 49,107 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 49,107 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 36,423 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 23,385 miles

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

both rear tyres perished & cracking outer edges

rear pads getting low

Pass 21 Aug 2007 22,161 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 20,173 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 NGN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NGN, 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 NGN registered?

X362 NGN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is X362 NGN safe to buy?

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