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AX51 OBK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

134,223 mi
Last recorded134,223 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 OBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 134,223 miles

Front both front brake disc back cover damaged

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 133,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2019 129,122 miles

Nearside Front headlamp slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Inner sill covered in undersill

Fail 23 Feb 2019 129,110 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 125,337 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 125,337 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 118,086 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 118,086 miles

Nearside Direction indicator does not face the front (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 114,055 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 108,783 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 108,722 miles

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

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

EML light on

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 94,027 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres perrished and nearside mishaped

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear handbrake leaver not returning to its stop

Offside rear tyre puntured

Rear brakes require strip,cleaning and greasing

Slight play in both front strut top mountings

Pass 26 Nov 2012 82,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 82,588 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 76,457 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 71,007 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear brake disc very badly corroded

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 14 Nov 2009 64,546 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Nov 2009 64,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 59,865 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 59,865 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 53,619 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 53,619 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 47,244 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 OBK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 AX51 OBK, 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.

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AX51 OBK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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