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OU51 FZG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,718 mi
Last recorded105,718 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 FZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 105,718 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 103,454 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 101,340 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 101,340 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 98,950 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 98,950 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 96,412 miles

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

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

parking brake efficiency has only just met the requirements

Pass 20 Jan 2016 93,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 91,141 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 88,304 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 85,187 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 80,848 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 25 Jan 2011 70,233 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 61,598 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 61,598 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 55,532 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 48,667 miles

o/s/f wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Jul 2006 41,276 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

damage rear n/o plate

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 FZG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FZG, 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 FZG registered?

OU51 FZG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is OU51 FZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU51 FZG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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