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BP51 BNO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,303 mi
Last recorded111,303 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 BNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 111,303 miles

excessive oil leak around gearbox

exhaust heat sheild missing

front indicators showing slight white light

osr tyre perished

reverse light not working

Fail 30 Apr 2016 111,244 miles

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

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

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

excessive oil leak around gearbox

exhaust heat sheild missing

front indicators showing slight white light

osr tyre perished

reverse light not working

Pass 5 May 2015 104,257 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 5 May 2015 104,257 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Apr 2014 94,567 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 84,751 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2012 77,717 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 74,361 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 69,176 miles

nearside front tyre on the inner edge wearing low,

Pass 2 Jun 2009 63,466 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 63,465 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2008 59,350 miles

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

catalyst converter noisey

Pass 8 May 2007 55,629 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 51,027 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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BP51 BNO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BP51 BNO, 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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BP51 BNO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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