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2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,134 mi
Last recorded109,134 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX879 RGB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 109,134 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose; **Advise closer inspection** (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill has been filled; appears possibly due to damage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material **Advise closer inspection** (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush; quite deteriorated **Advise Att** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before and after hose; **Advise closer inspection** (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective **Advise Att** (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

long brake pedal travel; possibly in need of adjustment

Fail 5 Jul 2021 108,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested engine miss firing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no reflective border left at top of "R" (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Heatshield slightly loose; **Advise Att**

Front Both headlamp lenses appear deteriorated

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central sill been filled but appears only due to damage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose; **Advise Closer Inspection** (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose; **Advise Closer Inspection** (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before & after hose; **Advise Closer Inspection** (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear plastic undertray loose; **Advise Att**

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

long brake pedal travel; poss in need of adjustment

Pass 9 Jul 2020 98,776 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 95,268 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 92,994 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 92,994 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 91,117 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 91,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 89,067 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 89,067 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 87,293 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 85,629 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 83,718 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 74,582 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 72,840 miles

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

exhaust from cat back corroded

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2011 72,820 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mount corroded/broken

exhaust from cat back corroded

front discs slightly corroded

o/s/r brake binding

rear discs slightly corroded/lipped

Pass 29 Sep 2010 70,432 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 67,433 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 62,377 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 62,374 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 58,478 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 47,916 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 43,945 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 RGB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RGB, 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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X879 RGB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X879 RGB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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