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X513 RFR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,859 mi
Last recorded138,859 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX513 RFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2011 138,859 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 138,859 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 136,781 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 136,756 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 133,159 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 133,159 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 122,676 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 122,676 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 102,623 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 78,278 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 64,504 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 64,504 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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X513 RFR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X513 RFR, 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 X513 RFR registered?

X513 RFR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 February 2001.

Is X513 RFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X513 RFR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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