MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,888 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))
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)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brakes imbalanced, rear brake noise, centre exhaust mount rusty, front discs worn and slight pitting
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.
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.
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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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OU51 CLO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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