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X688 LGW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

61,460 mi
Last recorded61,460 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX688 LGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 61,460 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 60,284 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 59,222 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 58,425 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 56,801 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 55,449 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 54,485 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 53,227 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 52,080 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 50,949 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 50,949 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

EML on

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 50,628 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 47,072 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 38,282 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 23,243 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 22,719 miles

NSR OUTER BRAKE PAD GETTING LOW.

Pass 24 Jan 2006 21,220 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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X688 LGW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 X688 LGW, 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 X688 LGW registered?

X688 LGW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is X688 LGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X688 LGW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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