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BF51 OOD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,955 mi
Last recorded122,955 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 OOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 122,955 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 122,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 112,810 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 112,780 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front outer cover missing seat belt locking devise

engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2014 101,740 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 98,750 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 91,857 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 83,880 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 76,562 miles

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

E/M light on.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

body damage.

nearside rear tyre has small cut in side wall.

offside front tyre has small cut in side wall.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 76,562 miles

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

E/M light on.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

body damage.

nearside rear tyre has small cut in side wall.

offside front tyre has small cut in side wall.

Fail 21 Oct 2009 68,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 68,712 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 61,487 miles

N/S/F SEAT BELT

Fail 22 Oct 2008 61,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F SEAT BELT

Pass 22 Oct 2007 52,365 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)

advise nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 6 Oct 2006 45,372 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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BF51 OOD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF51 OOD, 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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BF51 OOD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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