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BL51 EKG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,126 mi
Last recorded127,126 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 EKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 127,126 miles

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

centre exhaust mount corroded

f/n/s tyre inner edge worn

r/o/s tyre inner edge worn

Fail 5 Sep 2016 127,126 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre exhaust mount corroded

f/n/s tyre inner edge worn

r/o/s tyre inner edge worn

Pass 1 Sep 2015 121,889 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 114,971 miles

center exhaust mount loose

Pass 2 Sep 2013 107,990 miles

centre exhaust bracket insecure

slight cracking to r/n/s inner wall.

slight damage to f/n/s tyre outer wall,allso slight cracks to inner wall.

slight damage to r/o/s outer wall

Pass 2 Aug 2012 104,622 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 104,622 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 99,560 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 99,510 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2010 91,409 miles

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

slight side wall damage.

Fail 2 Aug 2010 91,404 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight side wall damage.

Pass 8 May 2009 82,034 miles

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

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 12 May 2008 71,195 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 63,475 miles

center exhaust mounting cracked

Pass 17 May 2006 55,633 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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BL51 EKG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 BL51 EKG, 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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What year was BL51 EKG registered?

BL51 EKG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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