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X926 NGK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,662 mi
Last recorded88,662 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX926 NGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 88,662 miles

Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

eml light on

Pass 16 Jan 2020 85,475 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded on the inner face of the brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on the inner portion of the tyre. ( Borderline pass.Replacement recommended ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to between 2-3 mm (Replacement recommended ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded on the inner face of the brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ( Borderline pass ) (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm & Perished & cracking within the tread area of the tyre. ( Replacement advised ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 85,474 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction warning light on indicating a fault in the system (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded on the inner face of the brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on the inner portion of the tyre. ( Borderline pass.Replacement recommended ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to between 2-3 mm (Replacement recommended ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded on the inner face of the brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ( Borderline pass ) (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm & Perished & cracking within the tread area of the tyre. ( Replacement advised ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 79,125 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 79,125 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator indicator wiring broken (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a fault in the system (8.2.1.2 (h))

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 69,432 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

catalytic convertor rattles

engine oil on minimum level mark

Pass 31 Dec 2016 66,436 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 63,310 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 60,135 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 56,559 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 52,032 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 49,139 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 46,606 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 43,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 43,399 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 39,444 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 39,444 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 36,941 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 31,741 miles

front number plate crack, but readable.

Pass 9 Feb 2006 29,149 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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X926 NGK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X926 NGK, 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 X926 NGK registered?

X926 NGK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 February 2001.

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