MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,302 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-rubber (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-rubber (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)
oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-rubber (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-rubber (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)
oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly worn,
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine management light stays on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
eml light on
n/s/r tyre perished
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
eml light on
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak
eml light on
all brake discs rusty and worn
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
cambelt due
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OV51 OTR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 OTR, 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 OTR registered?
OV51 OTR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 December 2001.
Is OV51 OTR safe to buy?
The MOT history for OV51 OTR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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