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GN51 OJO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,997 mi
Last recorded128,997 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 OJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 128,997 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 126,462 miles

EML light on

Offside Front lens damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2017 126,462 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

EML light on

Offside Front lens damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2016 118,830 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 116,278 miles

rear tyres perished front wipers worn

Pass 31 Jan 2014 113,310 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 113,191 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 107,934 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 107,934 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 97,014 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 84,306 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 67,729 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 67,729 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 54,102 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)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Jan 2007 54,036 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

starter motor noisy operation

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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GN51 OJO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GN51 OJO, 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 GN51 OJO registered?

GN51 OJO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is GN51 OJO safe to buy?

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