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X979 HTL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,560 mi
Last recorded132,560 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX979 HTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2016 132,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill has hole corrosion (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front seatbelt not inspected child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules flexy to solid shows corrosion (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt not tested no access to belt due to objects on the seat

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 132,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill next to axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Emissions not checked as blue smoking was getting worse

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer joint (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front seat belt not checked as baby seat present

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe on rear axle just before flexible that feeds caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' end of screen half way down (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 125,046 miles

Exhaust catching axle slightly where it passes over it.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear shock absorber top bump stop adrift.part that holds dirt shield up.

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 125,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust catching axle slightly where it passes over it.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear shock absorber top bump stop adrift.part that holds dirt shield up.

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 116,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear shock absorber shrouds adrift

n/s front outer cv gaiter cracking

Fail 13 Mar 2014 116,275 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear shock absorber shrouds adrift

n/s front outer cv gaiter cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2013 108,479 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 103,343 miles

nail n/s/front tyre

Fail 28 Feb 2012 103,310 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 97,092 miles

Discs worn effort okay at test.

Slight corrosion on brake pipes.

Fail 7 Jul 2010 89,988 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

n s r bump stop poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2010 89,988 miles

n s r bump stop poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2009 79,258 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 68,538 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 66,415 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2007 66,358 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2006 60,356 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 52,810 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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X979 HTL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X979 HTL, 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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X979 HTL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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