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X914 ELH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,593 mi
Last recorded91,593 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX914 ELH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 91,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2018 91,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 86,260 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 82,020 miles

Both front tyres cracking

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 76,867 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 71,011 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 68,673 miles

front brake discs surface rusted on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2012 66,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2011 63,826 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 May 2011 63,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 May 2010 61,440 miles

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

Offside rear tyre side wall perished/cracking

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 58,454 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 54,467 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 49,011 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 44,020 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 44,019 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)

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

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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X914 ELH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X914 ELH, 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 X914 ELH registered?

X914 ELH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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