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BO51 FOU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,554 mi
Last recorded116,554 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 116,554 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 106,617 miles

Some lift Both front O/S & N/S top suspension leg mountings

Pass 19 Aug 2020 103,975 miles

EML lamp on

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 103,975 miles

EML lamp on

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 100,526 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 100,524 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 96,416 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 96,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 91,621 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 91,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 86,747 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 81,745 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 81,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 76,830 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 71,805 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 67,005 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 63,595 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 60,021 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 55,942 miles

warning light on dash

Pass 21 Aug 2008 49,447 miles

Front indicator colour n/s and o/s starting to fade. F/o/s tyre tread depth on limit, worn on inner edge. Rear tyre treads very low.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 42,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2006 36,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Aug 2006 36,478 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake imbalance on maximum

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 24,290 miles

Nearside 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)

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 FOU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FOU, 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 FOU registered?

BO51 FOU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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