MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,518 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside sill of body damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Slight play in both front shock absorber top mounts
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside sill of body damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens clouded over (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Slight play in both front shock absorber top mounts
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension attachment worn
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension attachment worn
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall perished / exposing ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension attachment worn
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension attachment worn
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear sill damage
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported central exhaust sleeve loose (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear sill damage
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Traction control warning light on
o/s outer sill has accident damage
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
small chips in screen
damage to n/s outer sill
Both front suspension top mounts slightly worn
Exhaust system deteriorating
Nearside rear tyre wearing low
Offside front indicator slightly discoloured
Rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Slack in handbrake
Stone chip in windscreen
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nsf fog lamp lens damaged
Osf indicator slightly discoloured
Rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear number plate deteriorated
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight lift in both front top mounts
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OU51 PCY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 PCY, 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 PCY registered?
OU51 PCY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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