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X63 CMO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,214 mi
Last recorded145,214 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX63 CMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 145,214 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s front tyre is perishing

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 3 Aug 2021 145,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s front tyre is perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2020 144,476 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s front tyre is perishing

Fail 4 Aug 2020 144,476 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s front tyre is perishing

Pass 6 Aug 2019 142,451 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 140,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 137,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre near wear limit and has uneven wear

o/s rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 31 May 2016 130,266 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear inner sills have surface corrosion

n/s and o/s rear tyres have uneven wear

n/s front inner tie rod has slight play(steering rack)

o/s front tyre wear on inner shoulder

Pass 3 Jun 2015 126,319 miles

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

management light staying on

n/s front steering rack tie rod slight play

Pass 14 May 2014 117,816 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 110,263 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 104,417 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 104,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2011 96,934 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 90,834 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 90,834 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Corrosion on front and rear brake discs.

Front suspension lower arm bushs beginning to perish and split.

Pass 26 May 2009 81,680 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 81,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 28 May 2008 71,263 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

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

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

n/s front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

side movement to anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 28 May 2008 71,263 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

n/s front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

side movement to anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 30 May 2007 61,672 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 48,650 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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X63 CMO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 X63 CMO, 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 X63 CMO registered?

X63 CMO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X63 CMO safe to buy?

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