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X467 PGT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,411 mi
Last recorded93,411 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX467 PGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 93,411 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 89,527 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust adequately supported

general corrosion to all brakes. general perishing to all suspension bushes

Pass 4 Sep 2013 79,525 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 68,089 miles

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

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

drive belt perished

nearside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 26 Oct 2012 68,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

drive belt perished

nearside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Oct 2011 57,752 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)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 50,882 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 44,924 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 44,924 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 40,571 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 37,486 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 37,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 35,150 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 33,431 miles

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

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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X467 PGT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X467 PGT, 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 X467 PGT registered?

X467 PGT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 February 2001.

Is X467 PGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X467 PGT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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