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X753 HFU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,911 mi
Last recorded90,911 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX753 HFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 90,911 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 87,302 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 84,950 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 84,528 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 84,523 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 81,699 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 77,707 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 77,700 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 75,546 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2011 75,536 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2010 69,545 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 69,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 62,478 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 55,070 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 48,141 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 47,178 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 47,178 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 41,694 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 41,694 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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X753 HFU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X753 HFU, 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

How do I check the history of X753 HFU?

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What year was X753 HFU registered?

X753 HFU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X753 HFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X753 HFU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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