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MC51 OBZ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,494 mi
Last recorded106,494 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC51 OBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 106,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 106,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 95,933 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays

Pass 19 Mar 2016 87,092 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner edges (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 79,296 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 73,441 miles

centre exhaust bracket slightly insecure

Fail 15 Feb 2013 69,455 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 69,455 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 59,290 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 59,290 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 51,774 miles

All 4 tyres becoming low in tread

Pass 8 Feb 2010 45,337 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake pads have a lot of wear

Pass 11 Feb 2009 37,903 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 25,527 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

chips and marks on screen

nearside front tyre low on tread

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre getting low on tread

various suspension bushes are perishing

Pass 27 Sep 2006 16,920 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken strong advise

front wipers are smeary

nearside front tyre sidewall iis perishing

small chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Aug 2005 8,628 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MC51 OBZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MC51 OBZ, 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 MC51 OBZ registered?

MC51 OBZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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