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X541 OOY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,995 mi
Last recorded91,995 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX541 OOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 91,995 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 87,782 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 87,782 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 83,811 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 83,794 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 77,707 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 71,211 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 69,874 miles

All brake ferrules slightly corroded.

Both front drumsticks have slight play.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F bottom wishbone - rear bush has age related deterioration, no movement.

O/S/F bottom wishbone - rear bush deteriorated and has slight movement.

O/S/F headlamp slightly misted.

Pass 24 Sep 2011 67,157 miles

Rear ferrules slightly corroded.

Slight play in both front top mounts.

Pass 25 Sep 2010 64,598 miles

Nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted.

Slight play in both front top mounts.

Pass 12 Sep 2009 62,799 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 62,747 miles

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

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

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

adv. n/s/f tyre - tread is separating on sidewall.

Pass 20 Sep 2008 61,323 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 59,640 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 57,641 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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X541 OOY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 X541 OOY, 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 X541 OOY registered?

X541 OOY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 February 2001.

Is X541 OOY safe to buy?

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