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EO51 OJU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,032 mi
Last recorded122,032 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 OJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 122,032 miles

Coolant leak near side rear number plate lamp lens damage but not to excess ()

both rear brakes slightly binding but not to excess

Pass 31 Oct 2015 117,058 miles

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

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

engine check lamp is on

engine oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2015 117,058 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

engine check lamp is on

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 104,685 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 5 Oct 2013 91,481 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 87,519 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 82,031 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 82,031 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 76,948 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 76,498 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 70,262 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 64,200 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 55,970 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 47,200 miles

see previous vt 32

Fail 4 Oct 2006 47,200 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside steering rack gaitor very poorly fitted †presenter shown and advised

Pass 8 Oct 2005 37,634 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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EO51 OJU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EO51 OJU, 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 EO51 OJU registered?

EO51 OJU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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The MOT history for EO51 OJU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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