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X403 HOU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,381 mi
Last recorded100,381 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX403 HOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 100,381 miles

eml on

Fail 28 Jul 2017 100,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

eml on

Pass 14 Apr 2016 99,011 miles

EML ON

Offside Rear Tyre Has Slight Mishape To Tread And Persishing

Slight Play O/S Axial Rod

Fail 11 Apr 2016 98,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

EML ON

Offside Rear Tyre Has Slight Mishape To Tread And Persishing

Slight Play O/S Axial Rod

Pass 5 May 2015 97,064 miles

eml on n/s/rear tyre running out of shape

Fail 5 May 2015 97,064 miles

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

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

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

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

eml on n/s/rear tyre running out of shape

Pass 19 Feb 2014 94,746 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

EML ON

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Slight Brake Bind O/S/R

Slight Mishape To Rear Tyres

Pass 15 Feb 2013 89,366 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 89,344 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 83,802 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 83,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 73,830 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 67,140 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 67,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 59,361 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 19 Feb 2008 53,558 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 48,339 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 48,339 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 40,663 miles

Offside Rear 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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X403 HOU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 X403 HOU, 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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X403 HOU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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