MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,134 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
Rear tyres cracked
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box broken (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak ()
Rear tyres cracked
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/f door mirror outer casin slightly insecure mirror still secure at time of test
front number plate cracked and deteriated but can still be read / secure
n/s and o/s sills heavilly damaged
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front suspension arms lower rear bushes worn may be cause of tyres wearing inner edge advise tracking check too
child seat fitted nsr
front number plate cracked and deteriated but can still be read / secure
intermitant fault on indicator stalk advise replacement
n/s and o/s sills heavilly damaged
nsf brake pad warning sensor bridged / broken
nsr brake pad retaining spring incorrectly located
rear brake discs appear thin advise brake inspection rear
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise o/s+n/s outer sills damaged
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise air bag light on
Front number plate broken
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracked/perishing
slight free travel in handbrake operation
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracked/perishing
slight free travel in handbrake operation
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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BT51 VLL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 VLL, 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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BT51 VLL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 January 2002.
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