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X452 BHO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,337 mi
Last recorded119,337 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX452 BHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 119,337 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 119,337 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 115,134 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 11,068 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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child seat fitted n/s/f

Pass 22 Jan 2015 11,068 miles

check rear brake pads for wear

child seat fitted n/s/f

Pass 23 Jan 2014 105,296 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 105,271 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 99,293 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 99,293 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 93,919 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 93,919 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 89,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 89,902 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 84,421 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

nearside rear axel push starting to seperate

Pass 24 Jan 2009 68,141 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 51,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 41,538 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

wipers smearing

Pass 19 Jan 2006 30,191 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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X452 BHO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X452 BHO, 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 X452 BHO registered?

X452 BHO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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