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X683 PWL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,963 mi
Last recorded92,963 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX683 PWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 92,963 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 85,455 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 85,021 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

esp warning light on switch ?

Fail 29 May 2012 85,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

esp warning light on switch ?

Pass 26 May 2011 77,765 miles

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

nearside front subframe lower wishbone mounting damaged and slightly weakend

Pass 1 Jun 2010 69,074 miles

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

the front subframe on the n/s at the lower wishbone front mounting point has been damaged and weakend slighty

Fail 27 May 2010 69,074 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

the front subframe on the n/s at the lower wishbone front mounting point has been damaged and weakend slighty

Fail 26 May 2009 60,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

damage to rear of o/s sill

Pass 26 May 2009 60,981 miles

damage to rear of o/s sill

Pass 22 May 2008 52,032 miles

engine management light on

Pass 23 May 2007 44,316 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 44,316 miles

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

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

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

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

puncture in offside front tyre, tyre tread depth approx 3mm.

Pass 1 Jun 2006 36,403 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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X683 PWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X683 PWL, 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 X683 PWL registered?

X683 PWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 January 2001.

Is X683 PWL safe to buy?

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