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OU51 OOD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,498 mi
Last recorded166,498 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 OOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 166,498 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre mount insecure but not effecting overall system security. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High rise. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 166,497 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Interior switch. (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack arm, inner ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Centre mount insecure but not effecting overall system security. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, badly cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, badly cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack arm, inner ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High rise. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 164,509 miles

High level brake light not working

N/S/F driving light not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S/F outer door handle catchy

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight lift in front shock absorber upper mountings

Fail 25 Nov 2019 164,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

High level brake light not working

N/S/F driving light not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S/F outer door handle catchy

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight lift in front shock absorber upper mountings

Pass 28 Nov 2018 161,688 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 161,686 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 157,151 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 151,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhaust bracket detached

Fail 7 Dec 2016 151,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust bracket detached

Pass 18 Jan 2016 141,953 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 141,953 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 126,759 miles

front and rear pads wearing thin

front tyres have slight inner edge wear

o/s/f c.v boot split but prevent the ingress of dirt

Pass 21 Oct 2013 109,326 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 95,589 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 84,211 miles

offside front tyre perished

Fail 15 Sep 2011 84,211 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 1 Sep 2010 77,302 miles

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

engine cover fitted

osf tyre perished

Fail 1 Sep 2010 77,302 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

osf tyre perished

Pass 18 Sep 2009 70,970 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f tyre has a nail

Pass 2 Sep 2008 65,580 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 65,580 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 58,659 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 58,659 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 46,127 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 OOD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OOD, 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 OOD registered?

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

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