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X436 EVS

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,975 mi
Last recorded108,975 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX436 EVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 108,975 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 107,794 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 107,787 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 106,418 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (7.1.2)

Offside Front head light slightly reduced output

mil on

Fail 5 Feb 2018 106,418 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding unable to fully assess wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear brake disc poor condition

Offside Front head light slightly reduced output

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

mil on

Pass 31 Jan 2017 99,730 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding on slightly

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 99,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding on slightly

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 97,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside headlight dim

Rear brakes binding on slightly

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

mil on

Fail 25 Jan 2016 97,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside headlight dim

Rear brakes binding on slightly

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

mil on

Pass 26 Jan 2015 90,370 miles

engine light on

Fail 26 Jan 2015 90,370 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

Pass 27 Jan 2014 82,385 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear wheels slightly binding

Pass 29 Jan 2013 74,984 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 74,984 miles

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

n/s/f brake binding on slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2012 65,197 miles

n/s/f brake binding on slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2011 58,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 48,847 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 39,302 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 30,316 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 23,435 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 23,415 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 18,564 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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X436 EVS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X436 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 X436 EVS registered?

X436 EVS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 February 2001.

Is X436 EVS safe to buy?

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