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OU51 VHD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,306 mi
Last recorded101,306 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 101,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak

Wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 10 Sep 2018 100,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak

Wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 26 Sep 2017 94,105 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 89,482 miles

dipstick tube broken

eml on

front brake pad wear wire broken

slight cracks in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 15 Aug 2015 84,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 75,919 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 75,919 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 68,005 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 68,005 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 64,600 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 60,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 55,427 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 55,427 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 49,566 miles

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

exhaust rattling around catalyst

Pass 2 Feb 2009 43,092 miles

exhaust bracket broken

front & rear tyres different sizes

rattle inside catalyst

wipers smearing

Pass 3 Jan 2008 38,283 miles

Exhaust has a rattle coming from inside

O/side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2007 33,870 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 28,055 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 28,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VHD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VHD, 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 VHD registered?

OU51 VHD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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