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X684 NLB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,569 mi
Last recorded94,569 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX684 NLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 94,569 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 94,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 86,155 miles

Offside Rear Slight damage to rear light lens

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 86,152 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Slight damage to rear light lens

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 74,021 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 62,299 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 60,660 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 57,251 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 52,609 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 52,609 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 46,958 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 46,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres perished and tread lifting.

Pass 6 Mar 2010 41,205 miles

esp light on dash

n/s/r tyre cracking on the outer tyre wall

o/s/r tyre wall cracking on outer wall

Pass 18 Mar 2009 34,533 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 34,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,579 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 29,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 15,455 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 11,374 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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X684 NLB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X684 NLB, 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 X684 NLB registered?

X684 NLB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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