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X808 FRE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,567 mi
Last recorded107,567 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX808 FRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 107,567 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 107,567 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 106,547 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 5 Jul 2019 106,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 25 May 2018 103,380 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 May 2018 103,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2017 100,773 miles

EWL on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear at joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front steering arm slightly worn

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 May 2017 100,773 miles

EWL on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear at joint (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front steering arm slightly worn

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 98,157 miles

Engine management light on

Front number plate deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2016 98,157 miles

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

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)

Engine management light on

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2015 92,532 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside rear tyre getting low

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 88,654 miles

O/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Fail 25 Mar 2014 88,651 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

N/s/f tyre sidewall perished

O/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 23 Mar 2013 84,450 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 84,450 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 79,404 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 74,658 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 70,058 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 64,692 miles

N/S/Rear tyer side wall perashing and craking condition ok for time of MOT test

Fail 20 Mar 2009 64,692 miles

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

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

N/S/Rear tyer side wall perashing and craking condition ok for time of MOT test

Pass 22 Mar 2008 60,307 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 54,832 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 49,528 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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X808 FRE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 X808 FRE, 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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X808 FRE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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