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X784 FDG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,955 mi
Last recorded102,955 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX784 FDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 102,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Apr 2013 99,213 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 96,138 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 96,138 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 87,843 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 87,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in n/s tie rod

Both rear tyre side wall slightly perished

Cable tie on n/s wiper blade

Coolant light on

Pass 30 Apr 2010 82,757 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 82,757 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2009 79,660 miles

osf tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2008 73,532 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 73,532 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 66,016 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 58,313 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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X784 FDG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 X784 FDG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X784 FDG registered?

X784 FDG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 January 2001.

Is X784 FDG safe to buy?

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