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X701 LVC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,375 mi
Last recorded78,375 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX701 LVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 78,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 73,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near 2mm wearbars (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush seperating (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rackrod slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near 2mm wearbars (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 69,563 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 62,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers clean screen but scrape and judder

Fail 30 Jan 2014 62,746 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers clean screen but scrape and judder

Pass 31 Jan 2013 58,750 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wipers worn and noisey.front no plate slight damage.rear no plate poor.exhaust corroding.various components corroding.both rear tyres worn out of shape.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 55,413 miles

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

airbag light on

engine managment light on

Pass 25 Jan 2011 51,568 miles

slight bind on o/s/rear brake footbrake

Fail 24 Jan 2011 51,568 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

slight bind on o/s/rear brake footbrake

Pass 22 Jan 2010 47,671 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 42,635 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 38,852 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 38,852 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)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 34,132 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 28,947 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 LVC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LVC, 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 X701 LVC registered?

X701 LVC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 January 2001.

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