MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,798 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak ()
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Front Oil leak ()
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
brake discs pitted
oil leak
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
brake discs pitted
oil leak
all brake discs slightly pitted
oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both rear tyres slightly out of shape
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)
slight play in steering rack arms
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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X761 GHL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X761 GHL, 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 X761 GHL registered?
X761 GHL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 January 2001.
Is X761 GHL safe to buy?
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