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X773 CLH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,045 mi
Last recorded56,045 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX773 CLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 56,045 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 56,030 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 46,423 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all of the tyre's are heavily perished

Fail 23 Mar 2011 46,423 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all of the tyre's are heavily perished

Pass 12 Jun 2009 46,321 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 46,231 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 46,231 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Engine management light on

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

cooling fan not working

radiator leaking

Pass 20 Mar 2007 44,245 miles

Slight play in the o/s front wheel.

The rear tyres are starting to crack on the treads.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 38,750 miles

Slight play in o/s front wheel.

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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X773 CLH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X773 CLH, 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 X773 CLH registered?

X773 CLH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is X773 CLH safe to buy?

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