MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,619 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))
general corrosion on underside of vehicle
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))
general corrosion on underside of vehicle
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust bracket broken but still supported
Engine light (EML) showing on dash
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL FOUR TYRES (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)
Central Exhaust bracket broken but still supported
Engine light (EML) showing on dash
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL FOUR TYRES (4.1.E.1)
exhaust heat shield insecure
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides and side nwalls cracked all round (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
exhaust heat shield insecure
both front tyres slightly cracks
both rear tyres have perishing cracks and are nearing 2mm of tread
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
both rear tyres have perishing cracks and are nearing 2mm of tread
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
*** strong advise *** offside front lower arm bush worn
Nearside front lower suspension arm bush splitting
cat heatshield rattling
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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OU51 UJC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 UJC, 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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OU51 UJC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 October 2001.
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