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OU51 CKA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

134,427 mi
Last recorded134,427 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 CKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 134,427 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 134,427 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 134,420 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2020 132,160 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 128,434 miles

Front and rear coil springs corroded

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 8 Jan 2018 121,868 miles

Engine Management Light on

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 121,868 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine Management Light on

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 117,470 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip and worn blade scratch (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 117,470 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outter sill section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip and worn blade scratch (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 114,467 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 114,465 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 107,329 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 May 2014 107,329 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2013 102,300 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 102,300 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 90,363 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 90,362 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rust on face of all brake discs.

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 84,314 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise rear brake discs in poor condition reccomend replacement

Pass 17 Oct 2009 78,658 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 78,658 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 71,366 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 62,920 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 62,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 55,400 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 55,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 CKA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 CKA, 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 CKA registered?

OU51 CKA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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