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AO51 YOD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

91,810 mi
Last recorded91,810 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 91,810 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 84,200 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 81,758 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 80,314 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 78,769 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 76,411 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 70,569 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 66,062 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 66,062 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 61,051 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 55,766 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,686 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 44,966 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 40,407 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 36,004 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE ON WINDSCREEN.

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 YOD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YOD, 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 AO51 YOD registered?

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

Is AO51 YOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 YOD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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