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OU51 HNA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,418 mi
Last recorded112,418 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 HNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 112,418 miles

3rd stop lamp part inop

front and rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f fog lamp inop

rear index plate degraded

Fail 22 Sep 2023 112,418 miles

3rd stop lamp part inop

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

front and rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f fog lamp inop

rear index plate degraded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 112,408 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 110,858 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 110,684 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play pedal bush (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshield loose

fixings (nuts) missing center exhaust mount

offside & nearside rear wheels tight to turn by hand

oil leaks

Fail 2 Aug 2018 110,684 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play pedal bush (1.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshield loose

fixings (nuts) missing center exhaust mount

offside & nearside rear wheels tight to turn by hand

oil leaks

Pass 6 May 2017 110,070 miles

Both rear inner sill has corrosion

Front discs rusty

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

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

Fail 6 May 2017 110,070 miles

Both rear inner sill has corrosion

Front discs rusty

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 103,126 miles

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Fail 7 Oct 2015 103,126 miles

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

see seperate advisory sheet

Pass 28 Oct 2014 93,567 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 85,844 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 82,834 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 77,369 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 62,463 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 53,543 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear brake pads low

Fail 11 Apr 2009 53,543 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres close to limit

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Apr 2008 43,389 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 33,904 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 HNA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HNA, 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.

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What year was OU51 HNA registered?

OU51 HNA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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