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X757 XFC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc

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MOT Status

Expired

Expires29 Apr 2025

Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)

Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

126,964 mi

Last recorded126,964 miles

Recorded on30 Apr 2024

Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX757 XFC

MakeVolkswagen

ModelBeetle

Year2001

ColourYellow

Fuel typePetrol

Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail

Pass 30 Apr 2024 126,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component metal pipe, in clamp on end of gearbox (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 126,963 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component metal pipe, in clamp on end of gearbox (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 119,052 miles

Pass 14 Apr 2022 113,288 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 113,288 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 113,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 105,789 miles

Fail 26 Apr 2021 105,789 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 101,373 miles

Pass 15 May 2019 99,547 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 95,594 miles

Pass 1 Apr 2017 90,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 83,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 77,676 miles

Pass 6 Feb 2014 72,905 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2013 68,310 miles

1x led out on high level stop light

both rear tyres perished

Fail 31 Jan 2013 68,310 miles

both rear tyres perished

1x led out on high level stop light

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 60,009 miles

Pass 22 Feb 2011 51,435 miles

Fail 21 Feb 2011 51,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 43,145 miles

Pass 21 Feb 2009 36,024 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 31,948 miles

Fail 20 Feb 2008 31,948 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2007 17,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SCUFFED, DAMAGED & PERISHED CLOSE TO LIMIT

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 17,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SCUFFED, DAMAGED & PERISHED CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 22 Feb 2006 23,430 miles

Fail 22 Feb 2006 23,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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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X757 XFC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 X757 XFC, 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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X757 XFC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 February 2001.

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