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X62 VOT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,912 mi
Last recorded130,912 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX62 VOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2016 130,912 miles

Nearside Steering rack ball joint worn

Pass 27 Nov 2015 117,036 miles

Offside inner steering joint

Pass 2 Dec 2014 101,691 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 87,729 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 69,645 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 55,135 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 39,857 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 34,036 miles

E.M.Light on

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

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2008 27,248 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 22,855 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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X62 VOT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X62 VOT, 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 X62 VOT registered?

X62 VOT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X62 VOT safe to buy?

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