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X754 EGJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,824 mi
Last recorded77,824 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX754 EGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 77,824 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 76,842 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 75,444 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 74,198 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 72,948 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 71,437 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 69,678 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 68,258 miles

EML light ON

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 68,258 miles

EML light ON

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 66,341 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 64,143 miles

Slight gear box oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2012 64,743 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Cat. noisy

Slight gear box oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2011 62,888 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 62,888 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 60,665 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in offside steering arm

Pass 9 Jan 2009 56,806 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management warning light is on dash

Pass 14 Jan 2008 53,048 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 53,048 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 49,372 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 40,323 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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X754 EGJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 X754 EGJ, 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 X754 EGJ registered?

X754 EGJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is X754 EGJ safe to buy?

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