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X797 BPC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,879 mi
Last recorded64,879 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX797 BPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 64,879 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 64,879 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 57,105 miles

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

engine warning light on

Fail 5 Apr 2013 49,298 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine warning light on

slight bind to nearside rear wheel

Pass 5 Apr 2013 49,298 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine warning light on

slight bind to nearside rear wheel

Pass 27 Mar 2012 42,268 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 42,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 36,816 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 36,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 30,682 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 30,682 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,061 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 19,645 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,739 miles

Slight play in inner steering rack joints, both sides

Pass 7 Mar 2006 12,935 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

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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X797 BPC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X797 BPC, 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 X797 BPC registered?

X797 BPC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 February 2001.

Is X797 BPC safe to buy?

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