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OY51 BUP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,523 mi
Last recorded169,523 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 BUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2020 169,523 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill rear and front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brake lights illuminated offside front position lamp illuminates (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

clutch judder detected advise further investigation.

Pass 8 Feb 2019 162,908 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 162,908 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Park brake requirement only just met

Pass 7 Feb 2018 157,421 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside wiper split on ends

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2017 157,110 miles

engine management light on

Fail 3 Aug 2017 157,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Aug 2016 153,014 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perishing.

both outer sills damaged.

exhaust corroded, middle bracket broken and has a slight blow.

slight corrosion in both rear inner sill panels.

slight play in the offside inner steering arm.

Fail 8 Aug 2016 153,014 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front flexi brake hoses perishing.

both outer sills damaged.

exhaust corroded, middle bracket broken and has a slight blow.

slight corrosion in both rear inner sill panels.

slight play in the offside inner steering arm.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 149,372 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 136,503 miles

rear tyres going out of shape front wipers smearing front pads low

Pass 27 Apr 2013 120,674 miles

corrosion in exhaust mounts ,rear tyres going out of shape n/s/r wheel bent

Fail 26 Apr 2013 120,673 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion in exhaust mounts ,rear tyres going out of shape n/s/r wheel bent

Pass 13 Aug 2012 118,220 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 118,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

buckle in n/s/f wheel..engine breather split..uneven wear on rear tyres..n/s/f tyre been run flat....

Pass 25 Aug 2011 113,890 miles

corrosion in rear coil springs / rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 27 Aug 2010 109,284 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 109,284 miles

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

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

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

BAD EDGE WEAR ON FRONT TYRES........

o/s c.v.boot splitting..buckle in both front and n/a/r wheel rims..slight uneven wear on rear tyres..corrosion around rear coil springs..advise - cambelt change..

Pass 26 Sep 2009 103,705 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s number plate light lens broken

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and center of tread,close to legal limit

Fail 25 Sep 2009 103,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s number plate light lens broken

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and center of tread,close to legal limit

Pass 17 Aug 2009 102,965 miles

nearside number plate light cover broken

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge and wearblocks center of tread

Pass 9 Sep 2008 91,393 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 91,393 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 80,131 miles

advise both rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 30 Aug 2007 80,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

advise both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2006 74,047 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 74,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2005 65,093 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005 65,092 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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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OY51 BUP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BUP, 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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OY51 BUP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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