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X827 PWL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,245 mi
Last recorded73,245 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX827 PWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 73,245 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 73,245 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 70,294 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 61,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres worn on the inside

both rear brakes binding very slighly

Pass 25 Apr 2012 53,891 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 48,291 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 42,678 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 37,154 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 32,767 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 28,158 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 24,252 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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X827 PWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 X827 PWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X827 PWL registered?

X827 PWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is X827 PWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X827 PWL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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