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GN51 OUF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,686 mi
Last recorded77,686 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 OUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2011 77,686 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 69,054 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 May 2009 54,044 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 51,135 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 45,920 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 40,253 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 35,121 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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GN51 OUF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OUF, 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

How do I check the history of GN51 OUF?

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What year was GN51 OUF registered?

GN51 OUF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is GN51 OUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 OUF shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN51 OUF have outstanding finance?

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