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OU51 OJT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,408 mi
Last recorded97,408 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 97,408 miles

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2016 97,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 93,990 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake dust cover back plates corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 81,831 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 73,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 64,203 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 55,038 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 47,371 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 47,371 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 38,324 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 38,324 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 30,069 miles

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)

small cracks appearing in tread of front tyres

Pass 28 Oct 2005 25,530 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 OJT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OJT, 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 OJT registered?

OU51 OJT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is OU51 OJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU51 OJT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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