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CK51 WNG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,857 mi
Last recorded124,857 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 WNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 124,857 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 122,754 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 119,132 miles

nearside rear tyre worn uneven and close to legal limit

oil leak

slight front brake judder

Fail 10 Nov 2018 119,083 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

neaside rear tyre worn uneven and close to legal limit

oil leak

slight front brake judder

Pass 9 Jun 2017 112,552 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 112,552 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 101,378 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 100,209 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 98,250 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 98,250 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 89,931 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 89,852 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 85,541 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 85,541 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 82,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Aug 2011 82,350 miles

engine management light on

Pass 28 Oct 2010 80,175 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

bind on rear brakes

Fail 28 Oct 2010 80,171 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

bind on rear brakes

Pass 29 Oct 2009 74,792 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 72,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 67,392 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 61,176 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 50,635 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)

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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CK51 WNG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CK51 WNG, 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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CK51 WNG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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