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X523 PGT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

61,163 mi
Last recorded61,163 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX523 PGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 61,163 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 61,158 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 61,142 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 61,103 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 60,758 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 60,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 60,171 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 59,171 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 59,171 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 55,519 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate eml (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 50,371 miles

Engine management light is on

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 47,576 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 46,719 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 46,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 44,380 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 39,945 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 39,943 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 35,819 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 35,817 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 34,522 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 27,120 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 21,701 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 18,582 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 16,406 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 13,465 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 10,160 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 10,160 miles

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

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

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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X523 PGT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 X523 PGT, 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 X523 PGT registered?

X523 PGT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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