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EF51 UOR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,101 mi
Last recorded97,101 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 UOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 97,101 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 96,858 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 99,733 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 98,629 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 97,390 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 92,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

air bag warning light on

boot lid won't open. accessed through rear seats

Pass 12 Jan 2011 86,938 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 81,851 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 81,851 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 76,710 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 76,710 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 69,459 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 61,821 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 53,771 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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EF51 UOR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EF51 UOR, 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 EF51 UOR registered?

EF51 UOR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is EF51 UOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 UOR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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