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X852 HGM

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,393 mi
Last recorded80,393 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX852 HGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 80,393 miles

EML light on

Pass 24 Apr 2017 80,235 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 79,252 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 76,605 miles

Oil leak

eml on

Fail 4 Jun 2015 76,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

eml on

Pass 23 Jun 2014 74,182 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres perished and worn on edges of tread

both outersills damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2013 72,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 72,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 70,510 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 66,186 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 62,052 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 62,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 56,940 miles

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

Rear Number plate is deteriorated and is only just legal

Pass 24 Jan 2008 47,938 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2007 400,732 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 31,430 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 31,430 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe kinked (3.6.C.1b)

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 HGM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X852 HGM, 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 X852 HGM registered?

X852 HGM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 January 2001.

Is X852 HGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X852 HGM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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