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OU51 CLY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,442 mi
Last recorded119,442 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 CLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 119,442 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak

Passenger front seat belt plug outer casing missing but not effecting it’s function

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Mar 2019 119,425 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (nearside one curved blade) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine cover fitted

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak

Passenger front seat belt plug outer casing missing but not effecting it’s function

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 115,400 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust hanger broken but still secure

engine cover

nearside rear brake bind slightly

oil leak

passenger front seat belt plug outer casing damaged but not effecting its function

Fail 20 Mar 2018 115,383 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear brake bind slightly

oil leak

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust hanger broken but still secure

engine cover

passenger front seat belt plug outer casing damaged but not effecting its function

Pass 21 Mar 2017 110,891 miles

EML on

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both seals damaged

centre section of exhaust support bracket not attached to exhaust

nearside front seatbelt clasp outer casing missing but does not effect function

Fail 20 Mar 2017 110,874 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

EML on

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both seals damaged

centre section of exhaust support bracket not attached to exhaust

nearside front seatbelt clasp outer casing missing but does not effect function

nearside rear handbrake lever sticking forward causing the brake to bind once released brake frees up possible cable fault

Pass 7 Mar 2016 108,410 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak

eml on

engine cover

oil leak

passenger front seat belt plug casing missing.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 104,971 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 98,945 miles

both rear tyres light cracking in rubber

centre exhaust mount missing, but exhaust supported correctly

child seats fitted in rear unable to check seatbelts fully

Pass 30 Apr 2013 91,059 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 91,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres tread perished

Pass 10 Jul 2012 89,352 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing inner edges

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Jul 2011 84,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

centre exhaust metal bracket detached exhaust still secure

drivers exterior door handle requires attention

eml light on

heavy wear rear brake discs

slight play offside front antiroll bar D bush slight play

Fail 11 Jul 2011 84,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

centre exhaust metal bracket detached exhaust still secure

drivers exterior door handle requires attention

eml light on

heavy wear rear brake discs

slight play offside front antiroll bar D bush slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2010 78,518 miles

engine management light on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

undertray fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Fail 24 Jul 2010 78,518 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

engine management light on

undertray fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 9 Jul 2009 71,257 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 71,212 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 63,113 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 51,147 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 39,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 28,627 miles

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 CLY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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