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X669 GKM

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,927 mi
Last recorded118,927 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX669 GKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 118,927 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 115,170 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 113,917 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 113,837 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 18 Sep 2012 107,543 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 97,064 miles

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

rear no-plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2009 83,531 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 77,615 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)

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

rear brake discs slightly scored

rear brake pads waering thin

Fail 15 Sep 2008 77,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

rear brake discs slightly scored

rear brake pads waering thin

Pass 5 Sep 2007 73,163 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 64,643 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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X669 GKM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X669 GKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X669 GKM registered?

X669 GKM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 February 2001.

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The MOT history for X669 GKM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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