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CN51 LKG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,748 mi
Last recorded114,748 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 LKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 114,748 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicator lamps (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion At lower sill area near wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear High level brake lamp not working

Rear Rear exhaust box support arm/bracket corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2017 114,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicator lamps (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front lamps (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion At lower sill area near wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear High level brake lamp not working

Rear Rear exhaust box support arm/bracket corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 112,643 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 109,704 miles

engine light on

Pass 25 Sep 2014 101,488 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 101,488 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 91,411 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 84,069 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 84,069 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 74,666 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 68,075 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 68,075 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 58,966 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 52,105 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 48,143 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 42,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2005 35,742 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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CN51 LKG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CN51 LKG, 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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CN51 LKG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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