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X997 PWL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,965 mi
Last recorded140,965 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX997 PWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 140,965 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 139,275 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 139,265 miles

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

Emissions not tested vehicle over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 134,694 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 130,671 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

exhaust corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

play in nearside and offside strut top mountings

Pass 31 Aug 2016 124,672 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 119,684 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 117,532 miles

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

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

eml lamp on

Pass 9 Oct 2013 111,893 miles

Both rear tyres wearing from inner edges and getting low

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak

Rattle from exhaust catalyc converter

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 111,893 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both rear tyres wearing from inner edges and getting low

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak

Rattle from exhaust catalyc converter

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

would recommend both front track-rod change and tracking done

Pass 4 Oct 2012 100,258 miles

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

N/s/f tyre wearing from inner edges and getting low

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

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

Slight cut on o/s/r tyre

Fail 3 Oct 2012 100,258 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/s/f tyre wearing from inner edges and getting low

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

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

Slight cut on o/s/r tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2012 99,969 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2011 87,874 miles

exaust mid mount corroded loose but secured by crossrail

osr tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 21 Oct 2010 76,918 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 68,561 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 68,561 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres worn at inner edges

engine management light on

Pass 19 Jun 2008 55,826 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 44,082 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 28,078 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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X997 PWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 X997 PWL, 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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X997 PWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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