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AX51 OBF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,452 mi
Last recorded99,452 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 OBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 99,452 miles

Engine light on dash

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 21 May 2016 99,452 miles

Engine light on dash

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2015 95,508 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 91,250 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 86,428 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 80,347 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 74,686 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 19 May 2010 66,920 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2010 66,863 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 58,065 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 27 Mar 2009 58,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 15 May 2008 46,857 miles

o/s front tyre worn to 1.6mm.

Fail 14 May 2008 46,847 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s front tyre worn to 1.6mm.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 32,533 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 22,299 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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AX51 OBF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 77,198 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 AX51 OBF, 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 24 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 AX51 OBF registered?

AX51 OBF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 February 2002.

Is AX51 OBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX51 OBF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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