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X993 ABV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,196 mi
Last recorded115,196 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX993 ABV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 115,196 miles

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

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

off side & near side outer sills damaged,front & rear

Pass 23 Jun 2016 113,340 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 113,291 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre clamp loose / broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 111,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 111,171 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 100,127 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 100,127 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 102,872 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 102,872 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 90,292 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2012 90,292 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2011 79,448 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2011 79,448 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 73,080 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 62,238 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

engine management light on

Fail 30 Mar 2009 62,238 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both front tyres close to legal limit

engine management light on

Pass 28 Mar 2008 55,890 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 55,887 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 51,713 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 41,486 miles

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

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

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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X993 ABV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 X993 ABV, 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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X993 ABV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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