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X852 NNW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,874 mi
Last recorded123,874 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2021 123,874 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 122,497 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 122,497 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 122,181 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 120,404 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 119,778 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 118,523 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 118,521 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 11,730 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 117,304 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 115,830 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 112,342 miles

n/s/r coil spring tail end missing

o/s/r coil spring tail end missing

Fail 4 Mar 2013 112,342 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r coil spring tail end missing

o/s/r coil spring tail end missing

Pass 9 Mar 2012 104,245 miles

Near side rear coil spring, end of coil broken off.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 94,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seatbelt Slight Fluffing

Pass 9 Mar 2010 84,516 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 78,007 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Feb 2008 68,170 miles

slight movement in the nearside of the steering rack

Fail 6 Feb 2008 68,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

slight movement in the nearside of the steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2007 57,494 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 57,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 48,408 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 45,708 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 NNW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NNW, 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 NNW registered?

X852 NNW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 January 2001.

Is X852 NNW safe to buy?

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