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X792 RSD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,184 mi
Last recorded107,184 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX792 RSD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2018 107,184 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both front (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 105,439 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 102,755 miles

Engin and gear box oil leak

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 102,751 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engin and gear box oil leak

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 100,504 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 99,503 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 97,191 miles

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

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

fuel flap does not secure

Fail 19 Sep 2014 97,191 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

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

fuel flap does not secure

Pass 9 May 2014 97,110 miles

exhaust heat shield insicure

Fail 9 May 2014 97,110 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heat shield insicure

Pass 3 May 2013 96,046 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 94,025 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 90,658 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 86,171 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 79,111 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 79,109 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2006 71,744 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 71,744 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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X792 RSD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X792 RSD, 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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X792 RSD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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