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OU51 GPJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,042 mi
Last recorded99,042 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 99,042 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 90,538 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 87,873 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 87,872 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside inner cv boot clip missing

Pass 19 Aug 2011 79,649 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake discs scored

n/s front sidelight dim [advice replace bulb]

Pass 13 Sep 2010 78,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake discs badly pitted(recommend replacement)

removed objects hanging from interior mirror,affecting drivers view

Pass 14 Sep 2009 70,410 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 70,410 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 63,896 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 57,813 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 49,941 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 GPJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GPJ, 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 GPJ registered?

OU51 GPJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is OU51 GPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU51 GPJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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