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X518 OEO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

95,957 mi
Last recorded95,957 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX518 OEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 95,957 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 94,716 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 91,916 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 88,041 miles

Centre exhaust bracket loose

Pass 14 Jul 2015 79,983 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 75,799 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 71,591 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 67,629 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 65,139 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 61,262 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 55,269 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 55,269 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 49,265 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 38,734 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 25,498 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 20,161 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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X518 OEO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 X518 OEO, 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 X518 OEO registered?

X518 OEO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is X518 OEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X518 OEO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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