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X874 GKM

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,940 mi
Last recorded96,940 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX874 GKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 96,940 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 96,115 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 96,115 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 93,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 90,573 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 90,573 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 87,518 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 87,397 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pad warning light on

cracking to both rear tyre inner edges

engine management light on

slight play in rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 9 Jul 2013 83,589 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 80,970 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 76,432 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 72,402 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 67,794 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 60,682 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 48,355 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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X874 GKM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X874 GKM, 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 X874 GKM registered?

X874 GKM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 February 2001.

Is X874 GKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X874 GKM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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