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VX51 OMY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,141 mi
Last recorded107,141 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 OMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 107,141 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear axle rusted

Fail 23 Feb 2024 107,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear axle rusted

Pass 23 Jan 2023 107,130 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

both inner and outter sills rusted

rust under car

Pass 5 Aug 2021 107,127 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 107,115 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rust under car

Fail 1 Oct 2019 107,114 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rust under car

Pass 16 May 2018 106,526 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 102,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2015 99,216 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre has slight damage no cords exposed

offside front tyre has slight damage no cords exposed

Pass 18 Jul 2014 97,333 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 97,333 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 88,822 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 72,111 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 58,853 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 53,395 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 53,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 48,637 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 42,600 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 36,761 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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VX51 OMY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VX51 OMY, 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 VX51 OMY registered?

VX51 OMY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is VX51 OMY safe to buy?

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