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AO51 YNR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

65,195 mi
Last recorded65,195 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 YNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 65,195 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 63,440 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres and near side rear sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 62,031 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 59,426 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 55,844 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 50,988 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 47,622 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension strut top mount has slight play

Pass 8 May 2019 42,348 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 42,348 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

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

Pass 3 May 2018 36,759 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 30,716 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 May 2017 30,688 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 21,667 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 14,756 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 14,182 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 12,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 12,300 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 10,914 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 10,914 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 10,065 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 8,146 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 7,414 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 5,568 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 YNR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 YNR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO51 YNR?

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What year was AO51 YNR registered?

AO51 YNR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is AO51 YNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 YNR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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