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OV51 OTR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,302 mi
Last recorded119,302 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 OTR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 119,302 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 119,301 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 114,968 miles

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 108,892 miles

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

engine management light stays on

Pass 22 Sep 2014 101,725 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 98,654 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 93,609 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 88,810 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 82,141 miles

Oil leak

eml light on

Fail 20 Dec 2010 82,141 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

eml light on

Pass 2 Dec 2009 71,172 miles

all brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 13 Dec 2008 65,043 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Dec 2008 65,043 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 58,653 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 52,445 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 47,362 miles

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

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 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.

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