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X942 UUA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,832 mi
Last recorded96,832 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX942 UUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 96,832 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake Pipe Corroded

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

underneath component surface corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2015 82,105 miles

Front Front suspension, brake components corroded.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Rear exhaust silencer corroded & slight leak.

Fail 26 Oct 2015 82,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement Holding on rear brake due to corrosion inside cable sleeve. (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside 19" wiper blade split.

Auxiliary drive belt cracked. Recommend replacement.

Front suspension, steering and braking components badly corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged. No cords exposed.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded After flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer box holed. Exhaust system badly corroded. (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 67,192 miles

both side rear and offside fornt tyer walls has cracks

both side rear discs has surface rust.center exhaust box has corrosion

surface rust on front and rear suspention shork absorber and arms

Pass 21 Apr 2014 66,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear and offside front tyres perished

centre exhaust mounting broken but not making exhaust insecure

Fail 21 Apr 2014 66,040 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear and offside front tyres perished

centre exhaust mounting broken but not making exhaust insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2013 63,433 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2013 63,433 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 61,888 miles

engine management warning lamp iluminated

traction control lamp iluminated

Pass 9 Mar 2011 59,805 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 56,295 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 53,379 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 47,781 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 42,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 36,835 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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X942 UUA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X942 UUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X942 UUA registered?

X942 UUA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X942 UUA safe to buy?

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