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X547 VVW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

105,304 mi
Last recorded105,304 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX547 VVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2016 105,304 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both front tyres are wearing on the shoulders

Rear brake discs are in poor condition

Slight play on the o/s of steering rack

n/s front fog lamp is damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2015 92,293 miles

Both headlamps are deteriorating and starting to effect the light output.

Both rear tyre valve stems in a poor condition.

Engine is leaking coolant.

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 92,289 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Both headlamps are deteriorating and starting to effect the light output.

Both rear tyre valve stems in a poor condition.

Engine is leaking coolant.

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 80,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

tackcontrol warning light staying on

Fail 15 Oct 2014 80,614 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

tackcontrol warning light staying on

Pass 4 Nov 2013 64,339 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 64,339 miles

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 43,671 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 42,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Dec 2011 42,941 miles

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)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 8 Dec 2010 95,310 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 38,946 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 35,024 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 32,098 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 32,098 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 28,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 28,999 miles

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 25,463 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 21,635 miles

high brake inbalance but passable

some damage noted on near/side lower outer sill †wipers ok but juddery

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 VVW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 X547 VVW, 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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X547 VVW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 January 2001.

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