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X457 PBY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,615 mi
Last recorded107,615 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX457 PBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2024 107,615 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front front grill cracked but not insecure

Nearside Front sill slightly damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear tyres aged 2018

Pass 20 Nov 2023 106,454 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2023 106,454 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 106,224 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 106,211 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 103,442 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust is adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 98,771 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2017 93,989 miles

Oil leak ()

slight play both front steering arms

Pass 23 Nov 2016 87,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 82,686 miles

Both inner steering rack joints have wear

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Dec 2014 77,788 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 77,686 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 72,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

Gearbox has a little oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Some front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 65,822 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 58,059 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 51,644 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 51,644 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 47,056 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 47,056 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 42,502 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 39,547 miles

nsf wheel rim dented

Fail 30 Nov 2007 39,547 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf wheel rim dented

Pass 5 Dec 2006 34,602 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 34,602 miles

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

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

nsr tyre unrepairable puncture

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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X457 PBY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc 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 X457 PBY, 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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X457 PBY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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