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BO51 AOV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,741 mi
Last recorded146,741 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 AOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 146,741 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 142,352 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 138,252 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 138,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 134,525 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 134,525 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 125,038 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 125,022 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 116,619 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 111,918 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 105,580 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 105,580 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 93,206 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 81,051 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 77,280 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 71,773 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 67,667 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 67,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 63,420 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 58,577 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 54,260 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 50,382 miles

Offside Front 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 23 Jun 2009 46,439 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 23 Jun 2009 46,439 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 23 May 2008 42,810 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 39,086 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 34,602 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 AOV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BO51 AOV, 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 BO51 AOV registered?

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

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