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X575 JGN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,094 mi
Last recorded162,094 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX575 JGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 162,094 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 161,898 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

NSF wiper blade split

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 156,500 miles

Wiper blade rubber split - OSF

Fail 19 Jan 2016 156,500 miles

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

Wiper blade rubber split - OSF

Pass 5 Jan 2015 150,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 143,607 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cartested wet

Fail 6 Jan 2014 143,607 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

cartested wet

Pass 3 Jan 2013 139,981 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 139,981 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 131,950 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 131,950 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 119,357 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 119,357 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 104,814 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 89,591 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 89,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 74,293 miles

air bag lamp on.

Fail 9 Jan 2007 61,812 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 61,812 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 48,218 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 48,218 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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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X575 JGN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X575 JGN, 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 X575 JGN registered?

X575 JGN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X575 JGN safe to buy?

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