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X977 UOK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

155,602 mi
Last recorded155,602 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX977 UOK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2021 155,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 152,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 147,564 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 147,564 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill within the lower belt mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 147,563 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal has more travel than expected

Pass 19 Apr 2018 147,532 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 142,455 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 142,444 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 134,875 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

advise oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2015 125,093 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 111,991 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 101,375 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 94,989 miles

1.n/s front tyre perrished on outer tread and getting low 2.o/s rear tyre getting low

Fail 22 Nov 2011 94,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1.n/s front tyre perrished on outer tread and getting low 2.o/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 30 Nov 2010 86,073 miles

1.n/s rear tyre worn low on tread

Pass 25 Nov 2009 75,695 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 61,963 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 50,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 50,671 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 48,089 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 37,802 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 33,484 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 33,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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X977 UOK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X977 UOK, 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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X977 UOK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 February 2001.

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