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CN51 LLF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

120,333 mi
Last recorded120,333 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 LLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 120,333 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle coroded

Pass 17 Feb 2021 115,791 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 106,827 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 106,827 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2018 98,695 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 98,611 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 91,497 miles

engine management light on

Pass 4 Apr 2016 84,719 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 84,719 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 79,904 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 79,904 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 75,281 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 75,281 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 71,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 68,658 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 62,897 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 56,973 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 49,895 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 42,984 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 36,331 miles

front tyres close to limit

Pass 3 Nov 2006 35,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 27,061 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 LLF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black 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 CN51 LLF, 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 LLF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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The MOT history for CN51 LLF 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.

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