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R601 OUY

1997 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,980 mi
Last recorded5,980 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Beetle51,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 OUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 5,980 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 5,807 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 53,764 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 7 Jul 2015 4,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 4,278 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 3,314 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f headlamp damaged

n/s/r wheel has slight play

o/s/f headlamp aim adjuster not working

o/s/r/wheel has slight play

Pass 9 Jul 2013 47,910 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 47,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 47,899 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

(1) wheel bearing has slight play on n/f.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 42,287 miles

front disks corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2008 38,358 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 34,235 miles

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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R601 OUY is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 51,989 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 R601 OUY, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R601 OUY registered?

R601 OUY is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is R601 OUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R601 OUY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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