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X69 GEP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,306 mi
Last recorded105,306 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX69 GEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2015 105,306 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

advise nsf indicator faded slightly in coulour

advsise slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 1 Feb 2014 95,172 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 95,161 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Jan 2014 94,998 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 90,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 84,585 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 76,708 miles

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

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

front and rear discs worn

Pass 25 Jan 2010 71,043 miles

front antiroll bar bushes worn

Pass 20 Jan 2009 67,358 miles

front discs worn

nearside front tyre on 2 mm

Pass 16 Jan 2008 62,949 miles

nearside rear tyre cuts on inner wall

offside front tyre cuts on inner wall

offside front tyre on 2 mm

Pass 26 Jan 2007 57,508 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 57,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 43,305 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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X69 GEP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc 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 X69 GEP, 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 X69 GEP registered?

X69 GEP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is X69 GEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X69 GEP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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