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X86 PWL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,005 mi
Last recorded91,005 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX86 PWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 91,005 miles

Engine management lamp on

Near side rear tyre cracked sidewall

Fail 16 Nov 2016 91,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 crack in sidewall exposes cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine management lamp on

Near side rear tyre cracked sidewall

Pass 24 Sep 2015 86,132 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 86,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2014 83,275 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 83,275 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 79,141 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 74,979 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 70,312 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 70,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 65,096 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 59,064 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2009 50,337 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 41,384 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 33,768 miles

small crack on front number plate

Pass 31 Jan 2006 27,957 miles

oil level is on minimum level.

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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X86 PWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X86 PWL, 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 X86 PWL registered?

X86 PWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 January 2001.

Is X86 PWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X86 PWL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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