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OY51 ACO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Pink Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,909 mi
Last recorded99,909 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 ACO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 99,909 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 97,190 miles

Front both brake discs slightly rusty

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 95,830 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

e m light on

o.s door lock insurcure

Fail 21 Oct 2014 95,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

e m light on

o.s door lock insurcure

Pass 21 Oct 2013 92,898 miles

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

engine management light showing a fault

Pass 23 Oct 2012 89,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 89,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 85,972 miles

air bag warning lamp illuminated

nearside front tyre tread pattern slightly uneven

Fail 4 Oct 2011 85,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag warning lamp illuminated

nearside front tyre tread pattern slightly uneven

Pass 28 Jun 2010 77,484 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 77,273 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 62,876 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 52,553 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 40,602 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2006 40,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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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OY51 ACO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY51 ACO, 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 OY51 ACO registered?

OY51 ACO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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