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X836 XJT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,715 mi
Last recorded64,715 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX836 XJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 64,715 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 64,715 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 59,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 59,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 56,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 53,382 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 49,417 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 47,465 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 46,661 miles

Engine Management light on

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 46,661 miles

Engine Management light on

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 45,762 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 45,762 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 45,760 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 44,348 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 44,348 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 40,409 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall cut + cracking

Fail 5 Jun 2006 32,980 miles

Centre Brake lamp not working

Cut in O/S/R Tyre sidewall

Front & Rear pads low

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)

Wipers worn

Pass 5 Jun 2006 32,980 miles

Centre Brake lamp not working

Cut in O/S/R Tyre sidewall

Front & Rear pads low

Wipers worn

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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X836 XJT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X836 XJT, 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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X836 XJT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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