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X431 UPJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

95,586 mi
Last recorded95,586 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX431 UPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 95,586 miles

Both headlamp beam image weak.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust mount broken.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 5 Sep 2025 94,675 miles

Centre exhaust mount is broken.

Headlamp beam images are poor.

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front strut top mounts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Reverse light is not working.

Several brake pipes are rusty.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 94,673 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Centre exhaust mount is broken.

Headlamp beam images are poor.

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front strut top mounts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S side repeater lens is missing.

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Reverse light is not working.

Several brake pipes are rusty.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 93,171 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Engine undertray loose.

Headlamp lenses discolouring and beam patterns poor.

Offside outer driveshaft gaiter heavily perished.

Various brake pipes corroded.

Fail 6 Sep 2024 93,170 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Engine undertray loose.

Headlamp lenses discolouring and beam patterns poor.

Offside outer driveshaft gaiter heavily perished.

Various brake pipes corroded.

Pass 5 Sep 2023 90,936 miles

Brake pedal travel long.

Centre exhaust bracket corroded.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front wipers smearing slightly and nearside wiper slightly split.

Headlamp beam patterns poor.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear suspension spring corroded.

Offside front and nearside front suspension strut top mountings worn,

Offside outer driveshaft gaiter heavily perished.

Rear of nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Reversing lamp not working.

Various brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 5 Sep 2022 88,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm, worn out on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

brake pedal spongy

engine breather pipes split? (under tape) breather pipe kinked over

no reverse lights

Fail 5 Sep 2022 88,534 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm, worn out on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

brake pedal spongy

engine breather pipes split? (under tape) breather pipe kinked over

no reverse lights

Pass 14 Sep 2021 85,338 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 85,228 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bush at rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front beam image poor, bulb fitted correctly?

Pass 11 Sep 2020 81,056 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 81,056 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 75,136 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 75,130 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 69,458 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 64,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and perished

offside front tyre cracking on tread

oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2018 64,512 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and perished

offside front tyre cracking on tread

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2017 60,294 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 60,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 60,181 miles

Oil leak

cat noise, breaking up inside

Fail 5 Mar 2015 60,181 miles

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

Oil leak

cat noise, breaking up inside

Pass 13 Mar 2014 57,236 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 53,965 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 53,965 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 50,849 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 45,485 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 40,396 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre low on air

Fail 6 Feb 2010 40,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre low on air

Pass 18 Dec 2008 34,126 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 31,804 miles

adv:::: both front tyres worn

Pass 8 Jan 2007 29,402 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 26,733 miles

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

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

nearside + offside wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

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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X431 UPJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 X431 UPJ, 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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X431 UPJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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