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X92 RSD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,912 mi
Last recorded92,912 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX92 RSD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 92,912 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 92,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 92,084 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 83,556 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 77,560 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 71,296 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 71,296 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear o/s tyre slightly damaged inner wall

Pass 2 Jul 2007 64,703 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 64,703 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cat box rattleing block broken

Pass 4 Jul 2006 57,472 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 55,034 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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X92 RSD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X92 RSD, 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 X92 RSD registered?

X92 RSD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X92 RSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X92 RSD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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