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X473 WVX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,877 mi
Last recorded66,877 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX473 WVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 66,877 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 66,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 62,205 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 57,653 miles

Front number plate cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2018 57,653 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2017 52,951 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 52,951 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 48,547 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 44,096 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 44,074 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

EML light on

rattle from cat

Pass 29 May 2014 39,346 miles

Oil leak

eml lamp showing a fault

Fail 28 May 2014 39,346 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

eml lamp showing a fault

Pass 18 May 2013 34,841 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 34,822 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 31,672 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 30,089 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 28,294 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 26,433 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 24,033 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 19,915 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 15,091 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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X473 WVX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc 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 X473 WVX, 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 X473 WVX registered?

X473 WVX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 January 2001.

Is X473 WVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X473 WVX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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