MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,442 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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) ()
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) ()
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
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
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 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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
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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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