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X711 DDM

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,215 mi
Last recorded137,215 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX711 DDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2011 137,215 miles

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 137,215 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 130,941 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 130,941 miles

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)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 119,973 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer tread pattern and low on air pressure

traction contol warning light staying on

Fail 21 Jan 2010 119,973 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer tread pattern and low on air pressure

traction contol warning light staying on

Pass 19 Jan 2009 108,367 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 93,684 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 86,485 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 77,828 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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X711 DDM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X711 DDM, 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 X711 DDM registered?

X711 DDM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 January 2001.

Is X711 DDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X711 DDM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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