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X546 CWP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,571 mi
Last recorded117,571 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX546 CWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 117,571 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH REAR (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR OVER SUBFRAME (3.6.B.2c)

EML ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE CLAMP (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front PLAY IN INNER RACK

Fail 26 Nov 2016 117,528 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front steering rack slight play

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

eml light on

Pass 23 Oct 2015 112,343 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 107,125 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 102,911 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 100,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

brake fluid low

offside and nearside front wiper blades spit on ends

Fail 19 Oct 2012 100,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

brake fluid low

offside and nearside front wiper blades spit on ends

Pass 25 Oct 2011 97,846 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 91,748 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 91,746 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 85,909 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 85,894 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 29 Jun 2007 80,050 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 80,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 66,479 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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X546 CWP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X546 CWP, 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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X546 CWP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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