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X469 CNO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,918 mi
Last recorded129,918 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX469 CNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 129,918 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 125,358 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link slight play advise

Pass 13 Mar 2019 125,293 miles

Nearside Rear brake performance low

Fail 13 Mar 2019 125,293 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration cleared after a run (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake performance low

Fail 8 Oct 2018 125,251 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking outer wall and treads

Pass 13 Sep 2017 119,282 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 119,282 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 111,389 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 111,389 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 104,327 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 101,910 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 101,910 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 101,872 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 101,804 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 101,009 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 99,683 miles

disc front slight warp

Pass 9 Feb 2010 94,693 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 87,217 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 81,249 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 76,143 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 72,082 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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X469 CNO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X469 CNO, 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 X469 CNO registered?

X469 CNO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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