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X877 VPJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,307 mi
Last recorded128,307 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX877 VPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 128,307 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 128,307 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 121,367 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 121,367 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 May 2015 115,791 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 115,791 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 109,515 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 109,515 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 100,354 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 86,479 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 77,627 miles

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)

damage to os sill

slight play n/s rack arm

Fail 30 Sep 2011 77,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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)

damage to os sill

slight play n/s rack arm

Pass 17 Sep 2010 66,319 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 56,886 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,623 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 41,959 miles

engine management and traction control warning systems active.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 39,798 miles

engine management & traction-control lights on.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 32,993 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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X877 VPJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X877 VPJ, 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 X877 VPJ registered?

X877 VPJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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