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X646 KGN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,326 mi
Last recorded107,326 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX646 KGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 107,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 103,825 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 99,205 miles

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 27 Jan 2015 93,498 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 88,219 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 84,034 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 81,992 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 79,822 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 79,775 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 76,827 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 72,583 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 70,162 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 70,162 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 66,245 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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X646 KGN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X646 KGN, 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 X646 KGN registered?

X646 KGN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X646 KGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X646 KGN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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