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X752 HJV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,833 mi
Last recorded88,833 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX752 HJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2016 88,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer boot (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 88,832 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at flexi beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer boot (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 83,889 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 83,865 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2014 76,747 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 76,683 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 67,709 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 62,743 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 56,696 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 56,683 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 48,681 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 44,880 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 44,308 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 41,143 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 40,773 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 34,817 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 29,906 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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X752 HJV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X752 HJV, 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 X752 HJV registered?

X752 HJV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X752 HJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X752 HJV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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