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OU51 TCY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,122 mi
Last recorded95,122 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 95,122 miles

Both font headlamps slightly insecure

Both front headlight lines slightly contaminated

Exhaust system rear silencer missing

Offside Front Fog light inoperative

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 95,122 miles

Both font headlamps slightly insecure

Both front headlight lines slightly contaminated

Exhaust system rear silencer missing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fog light inoperative

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 80,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear floor corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 80,137 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump bung (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear floor corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 73,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes showing signs (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 66,809 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 64,019 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 64,016 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear tyre treads starting to crack

Pass 13 Oct 2015 62,101 miles

both front tyres perished within tread

covers in engine bay

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 60,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 59,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2013 59,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 58,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Oct 2011 56,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 56,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 55,411 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 55,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 52,851 miles

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

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

o/s/f worn outer edge suggest tracking

Pass 29 Oct 2008 51,497 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 48,862 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 42,918 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 42,918 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 37,683 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 37,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 TCY 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 66.7%.

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 TCY, 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 TCY registered?

OU51 TCY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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The MOT history for OU51 TCY shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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