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X599 WTW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,016 mi
Last recorded157,016 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX599 WTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 157,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear both springs small piece broken at bottom but are still secure

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 157,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear both springs small piece broken at bottom but are still secure

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 145,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front play in inner steering joints.

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

Offside Front Fog light lens cracked.

Offside Front Fog light not working.

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 145,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner edge very worn.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front play in inner steering joints.

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Fog light lens cracked.

Offside Front Fog light not working.

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 136,621 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 131,920 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 131,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 129,870 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 126,783 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 123,354 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 118,251 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 118,251 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 113,421 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 103,668 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 91,113 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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X599 WTW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X599 WTW, 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 X599 WTW registered?

X599 WTW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 January 2001.

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