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X605 FDG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,598 mi
Last recorded119,598 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX605 FDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 119,598 miles

Both front brake hoses perished

Both front wipers smear screen

Both headlamps have a poor light output due to lense condition

Centre exhaust bracket broke

Cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Damage to both outer sills

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside front wishbone, rear bush perished

Nearside wing mirror broke and sits insecurely, has no view to the rear

Offside front outer constant velocity gaitor has a slight hole leaking grease but still prevents dirt from entering

Offside front wishbone, rear bush perished

Offside rear sidelight dim, also slightly affected by indicator

Offside wing mirror cracked and outer casing broke

Oil leak

PAS pump appears to be leaking

Play in nearside front anti-roll bar d-bush

STRONG ADVISE- Both rear tyres heavily perished and cracked

Signs of a coolant leak

Pass 25 Jan 2020 116,802 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 2 Jan 2020 116,791 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

eml on

oil leaks from engine/box

rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 15 Mar 2019 113,087 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 113,087 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working os and ns (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 110,037 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 110,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 108,549 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 106,812 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 106,812 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 103,199 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 10 Feb 2014 100,809 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 100,505 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake application slightly uneven

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear coil spring corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2012 93,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brakes slightly out of balance

nearside rear shock absorber leaking slightly

offside rear coil spring starting to corrode

Pass 28 Nov 2012 93,979 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brakes slightly out of balance

nearside rear shock absorber leaking slightly

offside rear coil spring starting to corrode

Pass 21 Nov 2011 88,584 miles

damage to windscreen in zone A just over 10mm (does not affect drivers view of road)

engine management light on

front brake discs slightly distorted

offside rear coil spring starting to corrode

Pass 29 Nov 2010 81,742 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 19 Oct 2009 71,307 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 64,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 54,322 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Jan 2007 44,841 miles

1/. center exhaust mount broken

Pass 11 Jan 2006 39,272 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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X605 FDG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X605 FDG, 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 X605 FDG registered?

X605 FDG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 January 2001.

Is X605 FDG safe to buy?

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