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OU51 FCY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,531 mi
Last recorded144,531 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 FCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 144,531 miles

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

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

headlamps slightly deteriprated

Pass 8 May 2018 136,819 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

mil on

Pass 6 May 2017 127,242 miles

both front tyres on the legal limit

Pass 9 May 2016 118,767 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 109,861 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 101,643 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 96,313 miles

all four tyres worn inside edges

Pass 4 Apr 2012 92,527 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 86,236 miles

Exhaust clamp on rear box loose /

Rear discs worn / corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2010 74,789 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 64,413 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 64,413 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 52,872 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 52,872 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

parking brake lever travel close to excesive

Pass 24 Mar 2007 43,627 miles

advise possible fault on stop lights/ advise attention!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

advise warning light on. on dash

Pass 6 Apr 2006 40,358 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 FCY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU51 FCY registered?

OU51 FCY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is OU51 FCY safe to buy?

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