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X589 KNP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

128,224 mi
Last recorded128,224 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX589 KNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 128,224 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp inop

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 128,216 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp inop

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 127,065 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2018 126,971 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 118,961 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

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

engine management light's on

Fail 21 Apr 2017 118,961 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

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

engine management light's on

Pass 31 Oct 2015 109,420 miles

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joints nearside and offside.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate deteriorating. (6.3.1d)

Recommend service.

Fail 31 Oct 2015 109,420 miles

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joints nearside and offside.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate deteriorating. (6.3.1d)

Recommend service.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 104,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre laddering

Fail 20 Oct 2014 104,465 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre laddering

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 99,546 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil warning light on oil level o/k

Pass 19 Sep 2012 92,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

nearside steering arm has play

Fail 18 Sep 2012 92,958 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

nearside steering arm has play

oil level below minimum mark

Pass 27 Sep 2011 87,054 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 81,142 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 81,142 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 73,959 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 73,959 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 68,850 miles

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

n/s/f fog lamp n/w

o/s/r tyre side wall splitting

oil light indicator on constant

Pass 12 Mar 2007 57,914 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 57,914 miles

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

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

oil level very low

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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X589 KNP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X589 KNP, 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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X589 KNP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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