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X547 BLK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

118,361 mi
Last recorded118,361 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX547 BLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 118,361 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 117,979 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 117,519 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 117,244 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 117,131 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 116,909 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 116,696 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 116,696 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 May 2017 116,693 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 116,532 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 116,288 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 113,232 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 100,672 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 100,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2012 94,013 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 90,647 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 90,647 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 83,967 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 83,967 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2009 75,868 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2009 75,868 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 66,210 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2008 66,209 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 57,277 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 46,538 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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X547 BLK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 X547 BLK, 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 X547 BLK registered?

X547 BLK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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