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X373 OBA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,375 mi
Last recorded94,375 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX373 OBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 94,375 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 90,316 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 88,450 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and cut on inner sidewall

Fail 5 Jul 2016 88,498 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and cut on inner sidewall

Pass 6 Jul 2015 86,338 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 83,760 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 78,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/R tyre screw in tread

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 78,575 miles

O/S/R tyre screw in tread

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 72,455 miles

Airbag (SRS) warning lamp stays on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Jul 2011 67,571 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 67,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 62,265 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2009 50,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 50,396 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 45,369 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 39,833 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 32,885 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2006 32,885 miles

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

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

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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X373 OBA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X373 OBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X373 OBA registered?

X373 OBA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 January 2001.

Is X373 OBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X373 OBA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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