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2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration OU51FXT
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2001
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1781cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 27 Jun 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 148,995 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
6 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 148,995 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
20 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 135,156 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2014 27 Jun 202610 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 132,903 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2013 27 Jun 202626 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 126,232 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 126,232 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 123,489 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 123,489 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 120,309 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2011 27 Jun 202626 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 114,322 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
31 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 108,189 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
31 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 108,189 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
5 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 94,253 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
3 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 94,245 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
14 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 77,273 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2007 27 Jun 202628 Sep 2005
Pass
Mileage: 64,214 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2006 27 Jun 202628 Sep 2005
Fail
Mileage: 64,212 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
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OU51FXT was registered on 2001-09-11
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