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OU51 PCY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,518 mi
Last recorded135,518 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 PCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 135,518 miles

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))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 135,518 miles

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))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 130,134 miles

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))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 130,133 miles

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))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 124,495 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear sill damage

Fail 10 Nov 2017 124,495 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 121,021 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2015 116,973 miles

Traction control warning light on

o/s outer sill has accident damage

Pass 10 Sep 2014 112,158 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

small chips in screen

Pass 11 Sep 2013 106,310 miles

damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 14 Sep 2012 99,710 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 90,481 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 80,854 miles

Nsf fog lamp lens damaged

Osf indicator slightly discoloured

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Sep 2009 72,822 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 65,886 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 59,043 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight lift in both front top mounts

Pass 14 Aug 2006 51,543 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 43,416 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 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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