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X976 FRP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,140 mi
Last recorded146,140 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX976 FRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 146,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearsid and offside inner sills corroded in areas not resulting in holes

nearside and offside lower arm rear bushes splitting slightly

Fail 10 Dec 2019 146,138 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure center exhaust clamps corroded leaking also (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearsid and offside inner sills corroded in areas not resulting in holes

nearside and offside lower arm rear bushes splitting slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2018 141,373 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust clamps corroded leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded still complete

front and rear brake disc worn not weakened

offside front inner rack end slight play

rear exhaust bracket corroded still supporting system

Fail 27 Oct 2018 141,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits white smoke slightly also (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust clamps corroded leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded still complete

front and rear brake disc worn not weakened

offside front inner rack end slight play

rear exhaust bracket corroded still supporting system

Pass 24 Oct 2017 136,521 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 127,299 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

eml on

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 126,943 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable poor condition

Oil leak ()

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

eml on

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 119,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine mil light illuminated

exhaust centre bracket broken

Fail 26 Aug 2015 119,689 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine mil light illuminated

exhaust centre bracket broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2014 109,541 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 97,233 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 85,950 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 84,121 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 84,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 81,670 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 73,845 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 67,096 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 59,905 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 53,575 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Feb 2006 45,535 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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X976 FRP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X976 FRP, 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 X976 FRP registered?

X976 FRP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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