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X873 CSF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

165,720 mi
Last recorded165,720 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX873 CSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 165,720 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 165,719 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill at centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill at centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 162,480 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 162,479 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits to low (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits to high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both hose off in engine bay (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 158,361 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 158,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault and ems light on (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced high level (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 154,686 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 154,676 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid needs adjusted (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid needs adjusted (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

EML stays on

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 148,356 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 148,259 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened O/SIDE PITTED (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened WORN THIN (3.5.1i)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 145,352 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 145,346 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

management light on

traction control light on

Pass 12 Dec 2014 139,733 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 13,405 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 128,287 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 128,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel filter appears to havee been leaking

warning light on dash

Pass 6 Dec 2011 122,884 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 122,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 115,703 miles

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

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

Nearside rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted and seat inscure.

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 115,703 miles

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

Nearside rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted and seat inscure.

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 108,597 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 108,597 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 101,275 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 101,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 93,002 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 83,712 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 74,861 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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X873 CSF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 X873 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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X873 CSF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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