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X759 RBD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

155,397 mi
Last recorded155,397 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX759 RBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 155,397 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2024 155,396 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Side wall cuts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 143,307 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 143,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 137,451 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 137,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 131,553 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 126,234 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play RACK DRUMSTICK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 126,234 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play RACK DRUMSTICK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 117,553 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 113,994 miles

Rear number plate

Fail 31 Aug 2017 113,994 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres inner edges

Rear number plate

Pass 1 Sep 2016 110,457 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 110,439 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 108,533 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 104,602 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2014 104,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 98,667 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 98,337 miles

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 20 Mar 2013 98,331 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 7 Mar 2012 96,617 miles

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS 2/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 96,617 miles

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS 2/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 18 Mar 2011 94,911 miles

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 19 Mar 2010 92,953 miles

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

Pass 26 Mar 2009 90,770 miles

N/S SILL PANEL DAMAGED

Pass 13 Mar 2008 86,464 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 82,288 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 79,002 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake pads are very low

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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X759 RBD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue 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 X759 RBD, 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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X759 RBD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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