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X572 JBC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,768 mi
Last recorded140,768 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX572 JBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 140,768 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 131,628 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 131,619 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play both inner rack arms (2.2.B.1f)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both offside tyres sidewalls damaged (4.1.D.1a)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed vin number missing unable to find (6.3.5.a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 126,661 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 126,661 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 126,661 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 119,415 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 111,751 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 111,751 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 102,050 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 95,652 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 11 Mar 2011 91,078 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear tyre slightly distorted and perished

Fail 11 Mar 2011 91,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both wiper blades starting to split

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear tyre slightly distorted and perished

Pass 2 Mar 2010 85,276 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 77,769 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 77,769 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 72,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

ns front indicator lens broken

Fail 28 Feb 2007 63,275 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 63,275 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 54,132 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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X572 JBC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X572 JBC, 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 X572 JBC registered?

X572 JBC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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