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X772 LGW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,186 mi
Last recorded91,186 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX772 LGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 91,186 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 82,858 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 82,858 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on twin wheels Spare tyre matches (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 76,400 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 72,683 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 67,052 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 65,626 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

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

engine cover fitted

engine cover fitted

offside outer body sill damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2016 64,206 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2015 62,961 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2013 60,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate has slight damage

offside rear tyre slightly low on tread & slightly cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2012 58,638 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 56,808 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 55,490 miles

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

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

offside front brake disc pitted

Pass 6 Oct 2009 54,084 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 54,084 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 52,932 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 52,932 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 51,374 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 51,374 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

EML WARNING LIGHT ON

TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 14 Sep 2006 49,960 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 49,956 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X772 LGW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 X772 LGW, 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 X772 LGW registered?

X772 LGW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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