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OU51 CLO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,888 mi
Last recorded126,888 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 126,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated components and surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Various repairs covered in sealant

Fail 10 Nov 2021 126,888 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated components and surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Various repairs covered in sealant

Pass 28 Oct 2020 126,888 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 126,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 126,884 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 116,632 miles

Engine mill light on

Offside Inner sill slightly rusty

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 113,015 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 110,078 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 108,288 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 104,161 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 102,519 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 99,722 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 99,722 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 95,088 miles

front brakes imbalanced, rear brake noise, centre exhaust mount rusty, front discs worn and slight pitting

Pass 31 Jul 2009 88,171 miles

osf fog lamp damaged, windscreen minor damage, cat guard loose, under guards multi, rear discs worn, rear springs corroded, rev lamp inop, v minor damage to sill edges.

Fail 31 Jul 2009 88,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

osf fog lamp damaged, windscreen minor damage, cat guard loose, under guards multi, rear discs worn, rear springs corroded, rev lamp inop, v minor damage to sill edges.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 76,991 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 59,082 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 59,082 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 46,623 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 46,623 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 CLO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CLO, 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 CLO registered?

OU51 CLO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for OU51 CLO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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