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X838 LGU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,740 mi
Last recorded76,740 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX838 LGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 76,740 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 75,528 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 75,521 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2019 75,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 29 Sep 2018 74,500 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 73,882 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2017 73,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 72,207 miles

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

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 12 Mar 2015 70,501 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 66,220 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 66,220 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 60,416 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 56,106 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 52,094 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 46,715 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate faded

Pass 29 Dec 2008 41,855 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 37,935 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 33,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 28,856 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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X838 LGU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 X838 LGU, 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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What year was X838 LGU registered?

X838 LGU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 January 2001.

Is X838 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X838 LGU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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