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OU51 OOC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,203 mi
Last recorded118,203 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 OOC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 118,203 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 116,161 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 113,967 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 110,409 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 105,111 miles

advise wear on rear brake discs

Fail 4 Feb 2012 105,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

advise wear on rear brake discs

Pass 9 Nov 2010 95,128 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 95,128 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs and pads worn and corroded

nsf tyre worn 2mm

Fail 11 Nov 2009 89,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 89,288 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 79,805 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 79,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 70,597 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 70,597 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 62,968 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 55,372 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 OOC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OOC, 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 OOC registered?

OU51 OOC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is OU51 OOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU51 OOC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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