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X875 PWL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

128,026 mi
Last recorded128,026 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX875 PWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 128,026 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 128,024 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 122,604 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION UNDERBODY

UNDERSEAL APPLIED

Fail 2 Aug 2019 122,601 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

SLIGHT CORROSION UNDERBODY

UNDERSEAL APPLIED

Pass 28 Jul 2018 117,668 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre starting to crack

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

Play in steering inner rack ends

Fail 18 Jul 2018 117,665 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside rear tyre starting to crack

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

Play in steering inner rack ends

Pass 11 Apr 2017 114,531 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slightly stiff

Pass 9 Apr 2016 108,631 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner rack end has slight play

malfunction indicator lamp on

oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2016 108,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner rack end has slight play

malfunction indicator lamp on

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 103,549 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2015 103,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 99,672 miles

Both outer sills slightly corroded

Engine management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 99,455 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both outer sills slightly corroded

Engine management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 92,069 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 91,973 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 88,789 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 88,789 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Centre exhaust support broken

Pass 8 Apr 2011 81,817 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 80,162 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 78,688 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 74,206 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 69,165 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 62,790 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 62,701 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 52,005 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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X875 PWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 X875 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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X875 PWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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