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OU51 UJC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,619 mi
Last recorded139,619 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 UJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 139,619 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 139,618 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 135,354 miles

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))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 135,354 miles

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))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 131,895 miles

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))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 123,852 miles

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)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 123,788 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 105,996 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Sep 2016 105,705 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 93,169 miles

both front tyres slightly cracks

Pass 17 Jul 2014 92,203 miles

both rear tyres have perishing cracks and are nearing 2mm of tread

Fail 17 Jul 2014 92,197 miles

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

both rear tyres have perishing cracks and are nearing 2mm of tread

Pass 21 May 2013 91,082 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 88,464 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2011 85,142 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 80,293 miles

*** strong advise *** offside front lower arm bush worn

Nearside front lower suspension arm bush splitting

cat heatshield rattling

Pass 6 Feb 2009 73,097 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 73,031 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 65,739 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 65,739 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 59,046 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 55,098 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 55,098 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 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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What year was OU51 UJC registered?

OU51 UJC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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