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YV51 OWZ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,841 mi
Last recorded109,841 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 OWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 109,841 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 109,053 miles

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 99,269 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 99,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 90,827 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 90,565 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 83,536 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly cracked and perished.

O/S/R tyre badly cracked and perished and worn uneven on the inside edge. (205/55/16)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 83,536 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly cracked and perished.

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

O/S/R tyre badly cracked and perished and worn uneven on the inside edge. (205/55/16)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 80,561 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 78,144 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 75,748 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 73,059 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 69,155 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 66,331 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 66,331 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 62,155 miles

rear discs becoming corroded

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 57,354 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 57,354 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 50,072 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 50,039 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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YV51 OWZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YV51 OWZ, 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 YV51 OWZ registered?

YV51 OWZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is YV51 OWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV51 OWZ shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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