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A14 VVW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,038 mi
Last recorded118,038 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 VVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 118,038 miles

Engine malfunction warning light not working

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 118,025 miles

Engine malfunction light not working

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 May 2021 118,025 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both headlights (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Engine malfunction light not working

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 117,006 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 117,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low max adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 110,962 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 101,306 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 90,350 miles

MIL lamp on

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

n/s front inner and outer tyre walls small cuts

o/s rear brake binding slightly

rear tyre treads cut out on inside of pattern

Fail 29 Jun 2017 90,350 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported central mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

cuts in n/s front inner tyre wall

rear tyre treads cut out on inside of pattern

Pass 24 Jun 2016 73,738 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 62,972 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 51,172 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 43,459 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 17,986 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 36,665 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 32,004 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 24,824 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 20,313 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 20,313 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 16,043 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 11,966 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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A14 VVW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A14 VVW, 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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A14 VVW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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