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X608 WPT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,616 mi
Last recorded31,616 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX608 WPT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 31,616 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 126,853 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 121,672 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 119,987 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Fail 21 Dec 2013 119,985 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Pass 22 Dec 2012 118,567 miles

n/s centre outer sill holed and corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2012 118,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s centre outer sill holed and corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2011 116,927 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 116,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 113,844 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 113,844 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both front brake discs pitted

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2009 107,126 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 107,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 100,944 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 93,258 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 93,258 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 84,944 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 77,543 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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X608 WPT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X608 WPT, 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 X608 WPT registered?

X608 WPT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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