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OU51 TWV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

100,251 mi
Last recorded100,251 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 100,251 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 96,564 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 94,358 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 90,217 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 84,663 miles

Front both side front tyres worn on inner edge

Front light lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2021 80,496 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 80,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 76,036 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 76,031 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 71,188 miles

Front both wearing on edges

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body damage

chip in screen

chip in screen

Fail 4 Jul 2019 71,188 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front both wearing on edges

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body damage

chip in screen

chip in screen

Pass 13 Jul 2018 67,352 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre (repairable and leaking)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

minor corrosion to front coil springs

minor oil leaks

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

slight corrosion to rear coil springs

Fail 13 Jul 2018 67,349 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central minor leak from exhaust

Nearside Rear nail in tyre (repairable and leaking)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

minor corrosion to front coil springs

minor oil leaks

rattle from inside both center and rear exhaust silencers

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

slight corrosion to rear coil springs

Pass 18 Jul 2017 63,324 miles

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

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

both rear springs becoming corroded

engine management light on

o/s/f indicator becoming pale

various slight oil leaks

Fail 17 Jul 2017 63,317 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint to center exhaust (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear springs becoming corroded

engine management light on

o/s/f indicator becoming pale

various slight oil leaks

Pass 20 Jul 2016 58,666 miles

minor damage to windscreen

minor leaks from exhaust system

o/s outer door handle stiff to open

various minor oil leaks

Pass 23 Jul 2015 52,173 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 46,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 43,586 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 40,584 miles

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

oil cap missing

wipers in poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2011 37,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre cracks to outer edge

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside front tyre cut in tread

offside rear tyre cracks to outer edge

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Nov 2010 34,573 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 34,573 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 31,290 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 31,290 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 29,070 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 29,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 25,866 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 22,193 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 TWV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 TWV, 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 TWV registered?

OU51 TWV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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