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X79 HPX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,360 mi
Last recorded117,360 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX79 HPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 117,360 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 117,346 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 115,056 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 115,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 112,227 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 103,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint trackrod (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 91,056 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 84,782 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

catalytic convertor is rattling

front suspension lower arms have slightly deteriorated rear bushes (both sides)

nearside rear tyre is worn slightly unevenly

Fail 2 Jun 2015 84,782 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

catalytic convertor is rattling

front suspension lower arms have slightly deteriorated rear bushes (both sides)

nearside rear tyre is worn slightly unevenly

Pass 8 May 2014 79,600 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 May 2013 74,970 miles

service light on

Fail 10 May 2013 74,970 miles

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

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

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

service light on

Pass 29 Feb 2012 68,646 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 63,642 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

offside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 10 Nov 2009 57,703 miles

EML light on

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 54,296 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steel rim fitted to nearside front - Alloys fitted to rest

Pass 1 May 2007 52,792 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Feb 2006 49,955 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 49,955 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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X79 HPX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X79 HPX, 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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X79 HPX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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