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OV51 UFR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,960 mi
Last recorded142,960 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 UFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 142,960 miles

both front tyres bold on inner edges

Fail 28 Mar 2018 142,749 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens faded (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens faded (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres bold on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2017 130,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wishbone rear bush's worn

both headlamp patterns weak

Fail 31 Mar 2017 130,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wishbone rear bush's worn

both headlamp patterns weak

Pass 14 Mar 2016 118,027 miles

both headlamp aims becoming weak

both rear tyres 2.5mm tread remaining

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2016 118,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both headlamp aims becoming weak

both rear tyres 2.5mm tread remaining

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 18 Dec 2014 100,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 100,134 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2013 85,647 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)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 75,048 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 75,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 62,391 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside and offside windscreen wiper blades split.Advise replacement.

Nearside door mirror casing not fully secured.

Offside windscreen washer partially inoperative.

Fail 9 Jan 2012 62,391 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre under-inflated.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside and offside windscreen wiper blades split.Advise replacement.

Nearside door mirror casing not fully secured.

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge of tread surface.

Offside windscreen washer partially inoperative.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 50,460 miles

offside front shock absorber gaiter split

Fail 17 Dec 2010 50,458 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

offside front shock absorber gaiter split

Pass 27 Apr 2010 44,355 miles

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

cut in o/s/r tyre no cords showing at time of test

front discs pitted

Pass 27 Apr 2009 35,979 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 30,715 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 25,254 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 20,593 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)

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 UFR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UFR, 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 UFR registered?

OV51 UFR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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