MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,305 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
brake discs corroded. n/s inner tie rod slight wear. o/s/f rear suspension bush slight wear. front anti roll bar bushes worn
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
brake discs corroded. n/s inner tie rod slight wear. o/s/f rear suspension bush slight wear. front anti roll bar bushes worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s front abs sensor wire damaged
suspected intermitent abs light procedure problem - Fine during test procedure
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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OU51 ETK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 ETK, 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 ETK registered?
OU51 ETK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 September 2001.
Is OU51 ETK safe to buy?
The MOT history for OU51 ETK shows 14 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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