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X384 GGX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,343 mi
Last recorded116,343 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX384 GGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 116,343 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 116,343 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 104,670 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 104,662 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2013 94,024 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 94,024 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 85,915 miles

engine mangment lamp on

offside rear coil spring broke but still seating correctly

Pass 10 Jun 2011 77,269 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 77,269 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 68,899 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside rear tyre is starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Oct 2010 68,899 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine management light on

Nearside rear tyre is starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Sep 2009 61,723 miles

Engine management light is on

Fail 14 Sep 2009 61,723 miles

Engine management light is on

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 52,949 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 51,121 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 47,934 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 43,791 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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X384 GGX 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 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X384 GGX, 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 X384 GGX registered?

X384 GGX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X384 GGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X384 GGX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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