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X623 SSK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,868 mi
Last recorded67,868 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX623 SSK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 67,868 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 67,868 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 43,460 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 29,390 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 27,739 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 27,091 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 27,003 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 26,345 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 26,345 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 26,580 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 25,123 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 25,123 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2007 24,150 miles

front indicators starting to show white light

n/s/r tyre on 2mm and sidewalls slightly perished/worn

no oil in engine,put in 2 litres to be able to carry out emissions test

o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar locating sleeves coming adrift

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Jun 2006 22,604 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 21,179 miles

2 nails in o/s/r tyre

both front tyres 2mm on outer edges

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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X623 SSK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue 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 X623 SSK, 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 X623 SSK registered?

X623 SSK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X623 SSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X623 SSK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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