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BN51 OWR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,828 mi
Last recorded83,828 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 OWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 83,828 miles

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

bonnet difficult to open

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm min limit

Fail 23 May 2023 83,827 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

bonnet difficult to open

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm min limit

Pass 17 Jun 2022 66,685 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 66,671 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light showing on dash

Fail 14 Apr 2022 65,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 65,418 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 64,211 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 64,202 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Emissions not tested Cat been removed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 62,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Dec 2017 60,399 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Dec 2017 60,399 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 57,805 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Jan 2016 56,186 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 54,968 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 52,822 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 50,462 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 47,943 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 42,176 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 36,505 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 30,934 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 25,827 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 20,360 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 15,063 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 14,593 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)

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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BN51 OWR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BN51 OWR, 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 BN51 OWR?

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What year was BN51 OWR registered?

BN51 OWR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is BN51 OWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 OWR shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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