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X483 JGF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,560 mi
Last recorded61,560 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX483 JGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 61,560 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml warning light on

Fail 22 Jan 2020 61,560 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml warning light on

Pass 27 Oct 2015 61,480 miles

engine management light staying on.

slight play in offside steering rack.

Fail 27 Oct 2015 61,480 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light staying on.

slight play in offside steering rack.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 55,883 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 51,056 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

minor play at offside front wheel advise check

nearside rear tyre has 2 nails

offside rear wheel is binding slightly advise check

Fail 19 Nov 2013 51,056 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

minor play at offside front wheel advise check

nearside rear tyre has 2 nails

offside rear wheel is binding slightly advise check

Pass 22 Oct 2012 47,610 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 45,443 miles

slight play in o/s steering

Fail 12 Dec 2011 45,443 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight play in o/s steering

Pass 17 Dec 2010 42,993 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 42,993 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 39,838 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 38,331 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 36,704 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 36,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 33,458 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 30,181 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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X483 JGF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X483 JGF, 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 X483 JGF registered?

X483 JGF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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