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OU51 BTV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

130,173 mi
Last recorded130,173 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 130,173 miles

Stonechip damage to windscreen.

Various metal brake pipes have corroded sections.

Fail 21 May 2018 130,038 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insicure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 127,932 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 122,532 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 122,353 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 116,947 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 116,947 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 May 2014 116,202 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 May 2014 116,185 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2013 113,222 miles

slight play in front top mounts

centre exhaust mount loose

front brake pads low

Fail 8 May 2013 113,220 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

centre exhaust mount loose

front brake pads low

slight play in front top mounts

Fail 2 May 2013 113,078 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

child seat fitted to nearside front seat

Pass 23 Nov 2011 98,134 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 98,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 88,064 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 88,063 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 78,786 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Nov 2009 78,786 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 69,489 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 69,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 60,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 52,752 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 43,383 miles

front wipers splitting

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 BTV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BTV, 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 BTV registered?

OU51 BTV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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