MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,100 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2,5mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front back plates missing
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2,5mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front back plates missing
rear brakepipes showing corrosion
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
rear brakepipes showing corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake pipe to n/s rear flexy slightly corroded
centre exhaust mounting deteriorated but system is still secure
slight scratches in windscreen
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside offside mirrors cracked
windscreen slightly scratched
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside offside mirrors cracked
windscreen slightly scratched
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
rear brake discs pitted
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
rear brake discs pitted
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front head light repaired with plastic weld
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front head light repaired with plastic weld
offside front tyre inner edge wearing
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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X523 RGG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 X523 RGG, 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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X523 RGG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 January 2001.
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