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X958 ANW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,609 mi
Last recorded106,609 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX958 ANW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 106,609 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 106,609 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 98,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 98,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 89,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)

offside rear tyre is a winter tyre

Fail 23 Apr 2014 89,925 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)

offside rear tyre is a winter tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2013 84,142 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 77,424 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 69,582 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 67,908 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 67,908 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 67,796 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 57,446 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 47,053 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 47,053 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 41,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

air bag light on

Pass 19 Jun 2007 41,427 miles

air bag light on

Pass 28 Jun 2006 34,592 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 33,921 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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X958 ANW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X958 ANW, 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 X958 ANW registered?

X958 ANW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X958 ANW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X958 ANW shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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