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OV51 FMU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

113,545 mi
Last recorded113,545 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 FMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 113,545 miles

Both outer sills have some areas of corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear steel pipes are corroding under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe is corroding under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe is corroding under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe is corroding under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe is corroding under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 111,090 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear steel pipes are slightly corroded under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens is damaged and allowing water ingress

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe is slightly corroded under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear area of the outer sill is corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe is slightly corroded under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe is slightly corroded under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear area of the outer sill is corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 1 Mar 2023 111,090 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear steel pipes are slightly corroded under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens is damaged and allowing water ingress

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe is slightly corroded under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear area of the outer sill is corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe is slightly corroded under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe is slightly corroded under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear area of the outer sill is corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 31 Mar 2022 106,624 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 106,624 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 104,684 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 99,648 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 99,646 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

EML on

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2018 97,870 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 79,813 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 70,167 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 58,773 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 50,298 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 44,058 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 39,250 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 39,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 34,264 miles

both rear brakes are binding slightly

both rear tyres are geting low

center exhaust monting is brockon

rear number plat is worn

Pass 28 Oct 2010 31,677 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 29,874 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 29,874 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 25,688 miles

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

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 26 Oct 2007 21,560 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 17,175 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 14,260 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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OV51 FMU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 OV51 FMU, 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 OV51 FMU registered?

OV51 FMU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 November 2001.

Is OV51 FMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 FMU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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