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X499 LUT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,028 mi
Last recorded144,028 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX499 LUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 144,028 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 144,028 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 139,994 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 139,994 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 136,333 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 136,333 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 132,061 miles

TCL ON

Fail 2 Jun 2014 132,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

TCL ON

Pass 10 Jun 2013 128,396 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 120,463 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 113,261 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 102,566 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 93,417 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 86,713 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 74,725 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 67,159 miles

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

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

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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X499 LUT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X499 LUT, 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 X499 LUT registered?

X499 LUT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 February 2001.

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The MOT history for X499 LUT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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