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X943 LER

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,507 mi
Last recorded130,507 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX943 LER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 130,507 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 26 Jan 2016 130,507 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2014 125,819 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 108,610 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 108,600 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 92,280 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 86,342 miles

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

offside front tyre cut on inner sidewall

Pass 26 Nov 2010 85,032 miles

front tyres 3mm tread depth

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside front tyre cut on inner sidewall,not to cords

Fail 26 Nov 2010 85,032 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres 3mm tread depth

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside front tyre cut on inner sidewall,not to cords

Pass 1 Dec 2009 77,887 miles

offside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 1 Dec 2009 77,887 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 10 Nov 2008 71,888 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 71,888 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 65,490 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 53,254 miles

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

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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X943 LER is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X943 LER, 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 X943 LER registered?

X943 LER is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X943 LER shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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