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X879 ELK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

122,661 mi
Last recorded122,661 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX879 ELK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 122,661 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Mil light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 122,595 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Mil light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 117,320 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 117,320 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 111,737 miles

Engine management light on

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 111,733 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Engine management light on

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 106,302 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear wheel has slight bind

Pass 18 Jun 2021 100,190 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 100,190 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 94,969 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front TYRE BALD OUTER EDGE

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 94,947 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front TYRE BALD OUTER EDGE

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 81,815 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 80,414 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 80,413 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 78,460 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2016 75,836 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 10 Dec 2016 75,835 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2015 71,642 miles

oil leak around gearbox

Pass 12 Dec 2014 61,016 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 57,379 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 57,378 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 53,193 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 49,058 miles

Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both sides rear tyres have slight tread cracks

Pass 13 Apr 2011 45,062 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 40,893 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded in places

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside front inner driveshaft boot leaking grease

offside rear tyre heavily perished round outer edge

small stonechip at bottom of windscreen in zone B

Pass 27 Apr 2009 37,153 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 37,037 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 32,369 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 31,927 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 27,616 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 23,256 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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X879 ELK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 X879 ELK, 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 X879 ELK registered?

X879 ELK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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