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AO51 YGX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

153,058 mi
Last recorded153,058 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 YGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 153,058 miles

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

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front + rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 150,612 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 147,854 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 147,854 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 144,182 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 141,614 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 137,282 miles

Center exhaust clamp broken but exhaust not insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 127,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 127,894 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 119,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 112,344 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 112,344 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 107,128 miles

rear axle corroded.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 103,715 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2012 100,200 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 100,200 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 96,653 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 23 Aug 2010 92,032 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 85,567 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 85,567 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 78,570 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 68,637 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 57,478 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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AO51 YGX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AO51 YGX, 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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AO51 YGX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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