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X46 BUJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,318 mi
Last recorded109,318 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX46 BUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 109,318 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 107,718 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill slight corrosion

Offside Rear inner sill slight corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2023 106,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 106,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 103,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 103,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 100,307 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 100,307 miles

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm / rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 96,211 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded but have plastic covers (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 96,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded but have plastic covers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper both sides top mountings have play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 93,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 93,704 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 92,321 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 92,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all four brake discs are corroded

both rear tyres cracking in between treads

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2018 92,312 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all four brake discs are corroded

both rear tyres cracking in between treads

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2014 91,899 miles

both rear tyres are starting to perish

nearside front fog lamp not working

offside front tyre is low on the inner egde

outer faces of all brake discs are slighty rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2013 90,375 miles

engine management light on

Pass 14 Nov 2011 85,133 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake resevoir has tempory repair

Fail 14 Nov 2011 85,132 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake resevoir has tempory repair

Pass 27 Nov 2010 78,522 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 71,495 miles

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

centre exhaust mount broken

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2009 71,495 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Nov 2008 61,754 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 53,770 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 44,722 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Nov 2005 35,994 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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X46 BUJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X46 BUJ, 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 X46 BUJ registered?

X46 BUJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 January 2001.

Is X46 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X46 BUJ shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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