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X858 GDD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,828 mi
Last recorded136,828 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX858 GDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 136,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

eml light on

front no plate cracked

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 1 Apr 2020 136,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

eml light on

front no plate cracked

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2020 136,762 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 136,760 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 130,307 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 122,808 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 9 Mar 2018 122,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine management light on

Fail 24 Feb 2018 122,572 miles

Emissions not tested Due to unsteady fast idle (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Baffels breaking up in middle and rear exhaust silencers

Both front wish bone rear bushes slightly split

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Engine management lamp on dash

Front registration plate cracked

Middle exhaust mounting bracket broken (system still supported

Near side front wiper blade split (still clearing screen

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slightly (1.7.5a)

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

Off side front tyre tread on 3.5mm (legal limit 1.6mm

Off side rear tail light slightly insecure

Off side rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slightly (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Ribbed belt slightly perished

Pass 10 Feb 2017 114,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 110,916 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside outer sill damage.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 105,714 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 105,712 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 100,712 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 100,433 miles

Engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Exhaust catalyst only just met minimum performance

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Traction control warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 1 Feb 2013 100,433 miles

Engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Exhaust catalyst only just met minimum performance

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

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

Traction control warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 26 Jan 2012 97,008 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 88,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 88,846 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 76,872 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 64,974 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 64,974 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 55,169 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 55,169 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 47,204 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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X858 GDD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 X858 GDD, 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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X858 GDD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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