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X648 HDP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,656 mi
Last recorded95,656 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX648 HDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 95,656 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

both steering arms slight play

engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 91,546 miles

front offside and nearside tyres wearing down on legal limit

play in steering arms

Fail 6 Jan 2015 89,498 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 89,498 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 84,791 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2013 84,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 80,314 miles

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

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

naerside & offside front steering arms slight have play.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 76,579 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 72,526 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 67,181 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre side wall

rear number plate

Pass 4 Feb 2009 59,475 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 59,441 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 52,599 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 52,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light stays on

Pass 19 Feb 2007 44,186 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 37,547 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 37,544 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X648 HDP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X648 HDP, 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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X648 HDP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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