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X475 GGX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,087 mi
Last recorded105,087 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX475 GGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 105,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2018 105,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil leak

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 99,445 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 85,545 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 82,915 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mount deteriorated but still secure

Pass 5 Aug 2013 77,122 miles

Brake pad wear warning indicator on.

Front brake discs worn thin, badly corroded on inner face.

NSF lower arm, rear bush deteriorated but no excessive movement.

OSF lower arm, rear bush deteriorated but no excessive movement.

Fail 5 Aug 2013 77,122 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pad wear warning indicator on.

Front brake discs worn thin, badly corroded on inner face.

NSF lower arm, rear bush deteriorated but no excessive movement.

OSF lower arm, rear bush deteriorated but no excessive movement.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 72,755 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

Pass 1 Aug 2011 66,847 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 66,847 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 62,968 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 53,602 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 48,037 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 31,600 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 31,384 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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X475 GGX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X475 GGX, 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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X475 GGX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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