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GJ51 OYK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,371 mi
Last recorded87,371 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 OYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 87,371 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable Both (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 May 2011 65,075 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 3 May 2011 65,075 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust mount broken

front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2010 54,836 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 45,222 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2008 33,586 miles

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

off side rear tyre close to the limit and wearing uneaven.

Pass 12 May 2007 23,871 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 15,415 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 14,543 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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GJ51 OYK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GJ51 OYK, 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 GJ51 OYK registered?

GJ51 OYK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GJ51 OYK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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