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OU51 BHD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,238 mi
Last recorded93,238 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 BHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 93,238 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 93,238 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 88,225 miles

undertray damaged/loose

wipers slightly smeary

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside sills corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 84,889 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 84,889 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 77,449 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 73,807 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 73,252 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Aug 2015 71,872 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2015 71,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 70,095 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

Fail 6 Aug 2014 70,093 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

Pass 5 Aug 2013 67,333 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 63,390 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 59,344 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 55,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 55,971 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 47,655 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 40,385 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 35,749 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 35,748 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 30,413 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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OU51 BHD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OU51 BHD, 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 OU51 BHD registered?

OU51 BHD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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The MOT history for OU51 BHD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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