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X844 WNO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

56,256 mi
Last recorded56,256 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX844 WNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 56,256 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 55,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 55,702 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 54,556 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

light rack inner joint play noted

Fail 16 Dec 2019 54,546 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

light rack inner joint play noted

Pass 12 Dec 2018 52,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine very oily and intermittent dripping (BORDER LINE PASS

Fail 12 Dec 2018 52,814 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine very oily and intermittent dripping (BORDER LINE PASS

Pass 20 Dec 2017 51,058 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 49,219 miles

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Dec 2015 47,462 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2014 45,645 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 45,645 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 43,681 miles

n/side front tyre low 3mm

Pass 12 Dec 2012 41,742 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 41,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 40,050 miles

n/side lower arm rear bush small crackes

o/side lower arm rear bush small crackes

Pass 22 Dec 2010 38,309 miles

both rear outer tyre walls cracking 205/55/16w

Pass 17 Dec 2009 36,560 miles

both rear outer tyre walls cracking 205/55/16 goodyear eagle

front brake discs lipped and front pads look low

small cracks on front no.plate

Pass 17 Dec 2008 33,894 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 30,682 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 26,998 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 23,181 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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X844 WNO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X844 WNO, 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 X844 WNO registered?

X844 WNO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X844 WNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X844 WNO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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