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X963 MGK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,085 mi
Last recorded105,085 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX963 MGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 105,085 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both sills damaged

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jul 2013 100,005 miles

EML light on

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2013 100,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

EML light on

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2012 95,524 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 95,522 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 88,370 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 79,413 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 79,413 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 67,113 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 67,113 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 55,054 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 44,157 miles

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Fail 16 Jul 2007 44,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2006 35,007 miles

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

nearside rear pannel has scratches

Pass 17 Jul 2006 35,007 miles

nearside rear pannel has scratches

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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X963 MGK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X963 MGK, 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 X963 MGK registered?

X963 MGK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X963 MGK safe to buy?

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