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BT51 VLL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,134 mi
Last recorded131,134 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 VLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 131,134 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres cracked

Fail 20 Apr 2018 131,134 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 124,347 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 124,347 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 114,721 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 110,075 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 105,248 miles

front number plate cracked and deteriated but can still be read / secure

n/s and o/s sills heavilly damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2014 105,248 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 99,751 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 92,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise air bag light on

Pass 25 Mar 2011 86,690 miles

Front number plate broken

Pass 26 Mar 2010 79,874 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 79,874 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 72,195 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 64,846 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 64,846 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 57,837 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 48,774 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 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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What year was BT51 VLL registered?

BT51 VLL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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