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AO51 YOT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,216 mi
Last recorded98,216 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 YOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2023 98,216 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 89,346 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 89,330 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 88,558 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 88,558 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 86,919 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 82,270 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 78,117 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 78,117 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2017 75,585 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 74,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 74,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 74,097 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 73,020 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread and slightly mis shaped

Fail 20 Aug 2014 73,020 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread and slightly mis shaped

Pass 20 Sep 2013 71,544 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 69,668 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

offside front lower suspension arm bush bonding separating

Pass 26 Sep 2011 64,903 miles

Nearside rear tyre age cracking in tread and uneven tread wear

Pass 6 Sep 2010 53,564 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge close to legal limit

offside rear tyre tread wear uneven on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2009 43,513 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,361 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 33,717 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 28,857 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 28,857 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 YOT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YOT, 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 YOT registered?

AO51 YOT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is AO51 YOT safe to buy?

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