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X852 CSF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,104 mi
Last recorded124,104 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX852 CSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 124,104 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2013 120,685 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 120,685 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Dec 2011 107,558 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 107,558 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 107,032 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 83,359 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 83,359 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 66,794 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 43,515 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 43,515 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2006 34,581 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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X852 CSF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X852 CSF, 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 X852 CSF registered?

X852 CSF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is X852 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X852 CSF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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