MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,537 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
mist of power steering fluid leak from hose
under sills corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak ()
Corrosion under vehicle
Corrosion under vehicle
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
traction control light is on
both rear brakes binding slightly
engine fault light is on
offside rear brakes showing signs of overheating
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
both rear brakes binding slightly
engine fault light is on
offside rear brakes showing signs of overheating
traction control light is on
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
epc light is on
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
centre exhaust bracket in poor condition
engine warning light is on
front number plate in poor condition
nearside front wiper blade starting to split at end
offside rear tyre very close to legal limit and heavily perished
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/rear tyre close to legal liomit
rear number plate slightly distorted
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X917 FDT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 X917 FDT, 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 X917 FDT registered?
X917 FDT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 February 2001.
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