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YJ51 OPX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,526 mi
Last recorded138,526 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 OPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 138,526 miles

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front track rod end rubber slight split

Pass 5 Jun 2017 131,986 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 May 2017

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both front (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance high level stop light (1.2.1d)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 122,073 miles

headlamps are differnt intensity

slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Fail 20 May 2016 121,860 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

headlamps are differnt intensity

slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Pass 23 May 2015 110,604 miles

front tyres worn inside

n/s/f fog lamp broken

Fail 21 May 2015 110,602 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn inside

n/s/f fog lamp broken

Pass 23 May 2014 97,617 miles

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Fail 13 May 2014 97,322 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres down to wear bar indicators

Pass 24 May 2013 83,464 miles

play in steering rack inner joint

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

front indicators slightly white

Fail 13 May 2013 82,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 73,516 miles

n/s o/s front disks

Pass 4 May 2011 65,698 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 60,876 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 59,355 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 55,943 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 55,943 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 50,615 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 50,615 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 46,183 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 46,183 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 38,956 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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YJ51 OPX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YJ51 OPX, 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 YJ51 OPX registered?

YJ51 OPX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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