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X418 EVS

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,446 mi
Last recorded123,446 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX418 EVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 123,446 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2021 123,074 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 123,074 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 114,825 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Feb 2020 114,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 110,566 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

slight corrosion underneath.

Fail 23 Jan 2019 110,566 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion underneath.

Pass 27 Jan 2018 102,411 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both. (2.5.A.1c)

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

slight corrosion underneath.

Fail 27 Jan 2018 102,411 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both. (2.5.A.1c)

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

slight corrosion underneath.

Pass 27 Jan 2017 97,070 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 97,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 93,189 miles

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 22 Jan 2016 93,180 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 27 Jan 2015 82,523 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 77,326 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 73,618 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 69,509 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 69,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 65,391 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 61,370 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 57,017 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 52,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2007 47,521 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 47,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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X418 EVS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X418 EVS, 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 X418 EVS registered?

X418 EVS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 January 2001.

Is X418 EVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X418 EVS shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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