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BT51 GWX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,198 mi
Last recorded142,198 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 GWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2024 142,198 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 132,573 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s & n/s inner cills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 132,572 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting o/s & n/s , inner cills rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s/f (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning o/s/r (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 123,287 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working n/s/r (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 123,283 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam o/s/f (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning n/s/r (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working n/s/r (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 115,545 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 101,723 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre hanger has corroded away. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Outer cover has swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear outer cover has swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Outer cover has swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And has worn unevenly on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 86,180 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 78,679 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 73,862 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 63,487 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 57,984 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 52,778 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 48,037 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 46,402 miles

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

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

both rear tyre have small cracks in tread

Fail 30 Dec 2011 46,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both rear tyre have small cracks in tread

front brake discs badly corroded and pitted on inner face

Pass 30 Dec 2010 43,927 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

both front brake discs very badly corroded on inside

Pass 29 Dec 2009 40,378 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 40,378 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 36,349 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 33,379 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 29,754 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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BT51 GWX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BT51 GWX, 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 BT51 GWX registered?

BT51 GWX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 January 2002.

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