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OV51 HOH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,663 mi
Last recorded140,663 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 HOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 140,663 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2021 140,655 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2019 138,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 138,917 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 132,086 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 119,689 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2015 113,620 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 107,137 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 99,586 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 99,585 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 91,644 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 91,644 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2011 83,712 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 76,741 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 76,741 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 67,905 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 67,905 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO 2MM TREAD REMAINING ON SHOULDER.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 58,962 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2007 51,815 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 44,141 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 HOH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HOH, 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 HOH registered?

OV51 HOH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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