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DU51 YMO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,099 mi
Last recorded177,099 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 YMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 177,099 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 177,099 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 172,787 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 172,787 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2017 169,534 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 169,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 162,897 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 162,897 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 148,010 miles

Nearside Rear Uneven wear on inside of tyre tread

Pass 7 Oct 2014 134,530 miles

Advise front fog lamps not working

Fail 6 Oct 2014 134,499 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Advise front fog lamps not working

Pass 26 Sep 2013 122,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 122,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 107,097 miles

blow on exhaust centre joint

corrosion o/s/f and o/s/r brake disc's

Pass 26 Aug 2011 93,008 miles

corrosion on both rear braker disc's on inner faces

corrosion on exhaust and blow on front joint

lift in both front top suspension mountings

n/s/r brake binding

Fail 26 Aug 2011 93,008 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

corrosion on both rear braker disc's on inner faces

corrosion on exhaust and blow on front joint

lift in both front top suspension mountings

n/s/r brake binding

Fail 17 Aug 2010 77,295 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 77,295 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 61,265 miles

corrosion n/s main brake pipe

corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

front brake disc's

Pass 21 Aug 2008 48,152 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 41,809 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 41,354 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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DU51 YMO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DU51 YMO, 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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DU51 YMO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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