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OU51 FYV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,124 mi
Last recorded79,124 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 FYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 79,124 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 79,122 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 67,878 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both outer sill sections damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2017 65,552 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both outer lenses 'milky', poor beam image as a result (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

impact damage to ns sill and door

nsf wheel trim missing

Pass 8 Mar 2016 62,870 miles

both outer sills dented

child seat fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2016 62,833 miles

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

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

both outer sills dented

child seat fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 62,077 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 62,066 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 57,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 51,643 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 47,759 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 47,736 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 43,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 43,586 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 39,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 34,735 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 31,081 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 22,449 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 FYV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FYV, 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 FYV registered?

OU51 FYV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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