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OU51 FPL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,661 mi
Last recorded115,661 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 FPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 115,661 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 25 Jul 2017 113,585 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

engine oil leak

slight play in n/s/f rack end

Fail 25 Jul 2017 113,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

engine oil leak

slight play in n/s/f rack end

Pass 20 Aug 2016 112,720 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 106,358 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rack end slight play

oil leak from gearbox drive shaft seal

Pass 5 Aug 2014 98,411 miles

engine management lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 26 Jun 2013 95,182 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 95,182 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

engine managment light on dash

slight play in o/s/f inner rackend

Pass 6 Jul 2012 85,616 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 81,222 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

both rear discs slightly worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 70,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front disc's worn.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 56,684 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 56,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 42,923 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 37,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 37,850 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 31,118 miles

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

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 FPL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FPL, 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 FPL registered?

OU51 FPL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is OU51 FPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU51 FPL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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