MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,198 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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
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
nearside rear brake slightly binding
both front brake discs very badly corroded on inside
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of BT51 GWX?
You can check the full history of BT51 GWX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BT51 GWX registered?
BT51 GWX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 January 2002.
Is BT51 GWX safe to buy?
The MOT history for BT51 GWX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BT51 GWX have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BT51 GWX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.