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YX51 XTE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,608 mi
Last recorded108,608 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 XTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 108,608 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside / Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside / Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 108,315 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 108,308 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 105,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 101,753 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 101,753 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 94,282 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 87,457 miles

engine just about passed emission

Pass 14 Jun 2012 84,271 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 82,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 79,722 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 79,722 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 68,861 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 66,386 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 66,374 miles

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

Engine management light idicates a fault

Pass 4 Jul 2007 60,330 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 41,376 miles

both rear tyres worn low to two mm

nearside front tyre worn low to two mm

offside rear tyre has anail in it

part of bonnet catch broken

Pass 13 Aug 2005 20,143 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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YX51 XTE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YX51 XTE, 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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YX51 XTE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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