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X385 GWH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,980 mi
Last recorded87,980 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX385 GWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2020 87,980 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal sinks to the floor (1.1.2 (a))

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))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre of inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexy hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe going to into flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

exhaust centre pipe mounting bracket broken, secured with metal cable

Pass 24 Apr 2019 87,965 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Apr 2019 87,965 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 86,718 miles

rear pads worn low movement in both front top mounts centre exhaust mount poor oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2016 82,700 miles

front tyres low on edges

rear pads wearing low

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 75,509 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2014 69,556 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 69,556 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 68,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Fail 13 Nov 2012 68,811 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 19 Nov 2011 61,357 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 61,357 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 52,069 miles

exhaust mounting insecure but still supporting exhaust system

front number plate damaged

oil leak from hole in sump

Fail 22 Nov 2010 52,069 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mounting insecure but still supporting exhaust system

front number plate damaged

oil leak from hole in sump

Pass 22 Oct 2009 40,199 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 39,568 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 39,568 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 35,515 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 32,249 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 27,120 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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X385 GWH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X385 GWH, 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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X385 GWH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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