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X936 JRV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,300 mi
Last recorded165,300 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX936 JRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 165,300 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Feb 2020 165,300 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 161,104 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 161,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 157,780 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

MIL light illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 27 Feb 2018 157,780 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

MIL light illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Mar 2017 154,467 miles

Nearside head lamp image deteriorated

Offside Front tyre worn to excess on inner edge

hi level stop lamp inop

power steering pipes slightly corroded in some areas

rear disc brakes corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 151,145 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

eml light on

front tyres worn on inner edge

play in o/s rack arm

Fail 9 Mar 2016 151,145 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

eml light on

front tyres worn on inner edge

play in o/s rack arm

Pass 20 Mar 2015 146,162 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2014 140,527 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2013 134,401 miles

Play O/S steering track rod

Fail 8 Mar 2013 134,401 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play O/S steering track rod

Pass 30 Apr 2012 128,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 125,591 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2010 118,266 miles

Both front tyres worn uneven inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2010 118,266 miles

Both front tyres worn uneven inner edge

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 104,221 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Dec 2008 104,221 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 97,710 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

offside mirror glass damaged

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 15 Jan 2007 85,770 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 85,768 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 81,976 miles

advise notes ref:test no-284488606136.

Fail 18 Apr 2006 81,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside front suspension,(lower arm,),rear bush, noisy.

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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X936 JRV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X936 JRV, 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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X936 JRV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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