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YG51 OVO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 OVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front tyres slight cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front tyres wearing on Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central exhaust sleeve corroded

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021
Pass 10 Sep 2020 57,272 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 57,272 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

poor image on headlamps

Pass 13 Oct 2018 56,140 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 54,544 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 53,423 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 52,257 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat preventing full seat belt inspection

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

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 10 Oct 2014 50,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 50,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 49,738 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 48,507 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 46,197 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 43,697 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 41,422 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 39,602 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 37,530 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 34,596 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 30,347 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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YG51 OVO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YG51 OVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG51 OVO registered?

YG51 OVO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is YG51 OVO safe to buy?

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