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BP51 XPK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,930 mi
Last recorded137,930 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 XPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 137,930 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 137,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 123,089 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 107,070 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2018 107,070 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively set/pair (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 90,543 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre leaking ()

Fail 23 May 2017 90,543 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre leaking ()

Pass 26 May 2016 83,439 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 May 2016 83,409 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 76,419 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

exhaust system centre pipe bracket broken but system secure

Fail 26 May 2015 76,419 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust system centre pipe bracket broken but system secure

Pass 19 May 2014 72,278 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

nearside rear brake pad retaining spring fitted incorrectly

nearside rear pads wearing thin

Pass 23 May 2013 64,759 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 62,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still supported

engine light on

Pass 10 Oct 2012 62,864 miles

engine light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still supported

Pass 22 Nov 2011 59,506 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 55,141 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 53,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 51,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2007 48,206 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 48,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2006 44,520 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 44,520 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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 XPK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc 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 BP51 XPK, 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 XPK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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