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BO51 ALU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,030 mi
Last recorded94,030 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 ALU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 94,030 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 85,510 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 80,981 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 77,770 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 73,276 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 65,232 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 61,231 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 56,436 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 51,239 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 24 Mar 2007 45,636 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 45,636 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 41,119 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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BO51 ALU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BO51 ALU, 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

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What year was BO51 ALU registered?

BO51 ALU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BO51 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO51 ALU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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