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2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration OU51CKA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2001
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expired 03 Nov 2022
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 134,427 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Outer sill corroded
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 134,427 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer sill corroded
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 134,420 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
15 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 132,160 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2021 28 Jun 20264 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 128,434 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
- Front and rear coil springs corroded
8 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 121,868 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine Management Light on
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
5 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 121,868 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
- Engine Management Light on
3 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 117,470 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip and worn blade scratch (8.3.1d)
2 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 117,470 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel section (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outter sill section (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip and worn blade scratch (8.3.1d)
3 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 114,467 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2016 28 Jun 202631 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 114,465 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
13 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 107,329 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
13 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 107,329 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
14 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 102,300 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2014 28 Jun 202613 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 102,300 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
19 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 90,363 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 90,362 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 84,314 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
17 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 78,658 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2010 28 Jun 202617 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 78,658 MI
28 Jun 202624 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 71,366 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 62,920 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2008 28 Jun 202625 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 62,920 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
26 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 55,400 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2007 28 Jun 202626 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 55,400 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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OU51CKA was registered on 2001-09-04
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