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X701 BTA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,499 mi
Last recorded85,499 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX701 BTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 85,499 miles

engine light on dash

Fail 21 Oct 2015 85,496 miles

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

engine light on dash

Pass 27 Aug 2014 82,008 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 78,998 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 78,998 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 76,112 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)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2011 72,837 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 69,280 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 69,280 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 64,629 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 58,546 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 49,020 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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X701 BTA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X701 BTA, 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 X701 BTA registered?

X701 BTA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 January 2001.

Is X701 BTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X701 BTA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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