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OU51 BHW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,901 mi
Last recorded110,901 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 BHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 110,901 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear have slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2018 104,577 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 31 May 2018 104,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 May 2017 99,214 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre mountings deteriorating

Fail 11 May 2017 99,162 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre mountings deteriorating

Pass 26 May 2016 94,448 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 89,888 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine man light on

slight damage to both front tyre outer walls

Fail 30 Apr 2015 89,888 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine man light on

slight damage to both front tyre outer walls

Pass 30 May 2014 82,307 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres on limits + cracked on sidewall and tread

engine mangement light on

nsf tyre on limits + worn on inner edge

osf tyre wearing close to limits

Fail 29 May 2014 82,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres on limits + cracked on sidewall and tread

engine mangement light on

nsf tyre on limits + worn on inner edge

osf tyre wearing close to limits

Pass 28 May 2013 75,399 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 75,399 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2012 74,720 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 69,395 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 69,395 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 64,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre badly perishing

offside rear tyre badly perishing

Fail 23 Jul 2010 64,235 miles

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

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

excessive corrosion to front brake discs

nearside rear tyre badly perishing

offside rear tyre badly perishing

Pass 29 Jul 2009 60,068 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 55,988 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2008 55,988 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2007 51,553 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 45,249 miles

front brake dises getting rusted

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 BHW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BHW, 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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OU51 BHW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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