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X411 RGG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

69,412 mi
Last recorded69,412 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX411 RGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 69,412 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake flexi hoses rusty ferrules

both rear tyres in poor condition and walls cuts/cracks

exhaust all system poor and rusty

fuel tank metal retaining straps rusty

handbrake efforts low and overall just legal at 16%

overall extensive underbody corrosion to all areas

Pass 4 Apr 2017 66,427 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded

extensiv underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2017 65,421 miles

Emissions not tested unable to maintain a fast idle (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill area (2.4.A.3)

front tyres heavily worn on edges

Pass 24 Nov 2015 61,236 miles

Spare tyre flat.

Fail 20 Nov 2015 61,201 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Spare tyre flat.

Fail 23 Oct 2014 57,876 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 57,876 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 55,668 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 55,668 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 52,664 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

decelerometer brake test

ecu light on

may need tracking checked

nearside rear tyre sidewall dry cracking

offside brake backing rusting

smell of un-burnt oil at engine

Fail 27 Sep 2012 52,664 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

decelerometer brake test

ecu light on

may need tracking checked

nearside rear tyre sidewall dry cracking

offside brake backing rusting

smell of un-burnt oil at engine

Fail 14 Sep 2012 52,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

engine man light

Pass 13 Sep 2011 48,860 miles

engine manigement light on

traction control light on

Fail 10 Sep 2011 48,860 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine manigement light on

traction control light on

Pass 6 Sep 2010 44,994 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 44,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 39,597 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 39,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 35,645 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine managment lamp and traction control lamps out

Pass 27 Feb 2007 29,162 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 29,162 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 23,931 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear brakes slightly binding

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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X411 RGG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X411 RGG, 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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X411 RGG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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