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X378 LVC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

105,509 mi
Last recorded105,509 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX378 LVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 105,509 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 98,357 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 97,207 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 95,106 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 92,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres slightly binding

both rear tyres slightly perished between treads

Pass 7 Oct 2017 90,218 miles

Offside Rear tyre split in treads

Pass 25 Oct 2016 87,824 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 83,009 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 82,438 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 79,033 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 79,033 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 71,553 miles

o/s/f indicator lense missing

Fail 11 Aug 2010 71,527 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f indicator lense missing

Pass 11 Jul 2009 64,286 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 55,803 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 47,878 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 39,678 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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X378 LVC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 X378 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 X378 LVC registered?

X378 LVC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X378 LVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X378 LVC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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