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X771 LVC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,123 mi
Last recorded108,123 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX771 LVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 108,123 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 108,123 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 104,572 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 98,997 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 98,790 miles

Front both coil springs corroded

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

engine lamp on

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 97,871 miles

front brake pad getting low

o/s/r & n/s/r brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 Nov 2013 96,878 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 96,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front anti roll bar clamp bushes worn

front shock absorbers weak

Fail 26 Apr 2012 95,997 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine management light on

front anti roll bar clamp bushes worn

front shock absorbers weak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 93,233 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 91,286 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 89,804 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 81,036 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 70,743 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 59,937 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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X771 LVC 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 86.7%.

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 X771 LVC, 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 X771 LVC registered?

X771 LVC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 February 2001.

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