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X452 SUD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,156 mi
Last recorded97,156 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX452 SUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 97,156 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 97,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

eml light on

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 92,302 miles

Front wipers leaving lines

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 85,451 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 85,451 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 79,409 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust centre mouning is broken

Pass 8 Dec 2014 79,409 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

exhaust centre mouning is broken

Pass 13 Dec 2013 73,194 miles

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

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

engine management light is on

Pass 2 Jan 2013 66,904 miles

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

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management light is on and only just passed emission test

Pass 22 Dec 2011 65,018 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outer sills slightly damaged

both rear tyres starting to perish

front and rear brake discs pitted on inner faces

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges nearing limit

offside front and rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 21 Dec 2011 65,015 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outer sills slightly damaged

both rear tyres starting to perish

engine manegment light on

front and rear brake discs pitted on inner faces

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges nearing limit

offside front and rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 23 Dec 2010 62,415 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 62,413 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 58,501 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiper split

rear exhuast hanger is very rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2008 53,590 miles

chip in windscreen

front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2007 49,513 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades worn

Pass 13 Oct 2006 44,559 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 SUD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SUD, 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 SUD registered?

X452 SUD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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