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X469 FHE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,750 mi
Last recorded95,750 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX469 FHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 95,750 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 95,750 miles

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

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)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 92,763 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2014 90,527 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 86,598 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 85,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on

Pass 17 Feb 2011 79,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 72,899 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 72,699 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 61,178 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2008 65,507 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 62,134 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 59,475 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 FHE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X469 FHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X469 FHE registered?

X469 FHE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 January 2001.

Is X469 FHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X469 FHE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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