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3130 VW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

951 mi
Last recorded951 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3130 VW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2011 951 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 39,892 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 39,613 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 39,460 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 39,460 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 39,107 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 38,875 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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3130 VW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 3130 VW, 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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What year was 3130 VW registered?

3130 VW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 February 2001.

Is 3130 VW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3130 VW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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