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A25 ASD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

66,371 mi
Last recorded66,371 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 ASD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 66,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Play Inner Steering Rack Joint

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 62,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 58,547 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 53,504 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 47,859 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 38,499 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 38,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Aug 2016 30,718 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 28,468 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 27,496 miles

Nail In N/S/R Tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2013 26,446 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2012 25,480 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2012 25,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

ADISE ANTI SKID LAMP IS ON!

Pass 22 Aug 2011 24,403 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 23,037 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 21,600 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 19,650 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 17,321 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 15,104 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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A25 ASD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A25 ASD, 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 A25 ASD registered?

A25 ASD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is A25 ASD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 ASD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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