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VU51 OEH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,219 mi
Last recorded145,219 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 OEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 145,219 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 141,868 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 139,353 miles

o/s steering arm play

rear brake balance just met

rear seat belts not checked vehicle loaded

Fail 12 Sep 2012 139,353 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s steering arm play

rear brake balance just met

rear seat belts not checked vehicle loaded

Pass 8 Sep 2011 126,806 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

eml light on dash

o/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 1 Sep 2010 113,440 miles

E.M.L. light on

Fail 31 Aug 2010 113,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

E.M.L. light on

Pass 12 Aug 2009 95,622 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 95,622 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine warning light on

Pass 28 Aug 2008 77,717 miles

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

engine management light on, wind screen stone chipped, rear discs lipped.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 65,926 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 65,926 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 59,062 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 52,910 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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VU51 OEH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VU51 OEH, 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 VU51 OEH registered?

VU51 OEH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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