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OU51 HTY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,582 mi
Last recorded157,582 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 157,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating on side wall

Rear both tyre,s deteriorating on side walls

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 157,549 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating on side wall

Rear both tyre,s deteriorating on side walls

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 148,903 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 140,496 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 140,496 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 131,714 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn 0n inner & outter edges

Fail 8 Mar 2013 131,714 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn 0n inner & outter edges

Pass 1 Mar 2012 123,444 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 7 Feb 2011 115,876 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

centre exhaust bracket fractured

front brake discs ,inner surfaces worn.

Pass 6 Jan 2010 110,633 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 110,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

mid exhaust heat sheil insecure

Pass 13 May 2008 88,038 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 84,688 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 70,011 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 HTY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HTY, 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 HTY registered?

OU51 HTY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is OU51 HTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU51 HTY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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