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X798 BBC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

74,148 mi
Last recorded74,148 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX798 BBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 74,148 miles

Engine management light is on

F/O/S wheel has slight play

Nearside Front F/N/S Tyre wall has some damage

Offside Rear No plate lens broken

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 74,148 miles

Engine management light is on

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

F/O/S wheel has slight play

Nearside Front F/N/S Tyre wall has some damage

Offside Rear No plate lens broken

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 71,066 miles

Offside Rear No plate light O/S/R is badly broken

Pass 23 Nov 2015 66,561 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 66,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 63,169 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 63,169 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 59,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 56,068 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 56,068 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 51,722 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 51,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 45,935 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 42,245 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 42,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 38,476 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 34,083 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 34,082 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 29,608 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 25,352 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 25,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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X798 BBC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X798 BBC, 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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X798 BBC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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