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DA51 WAO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

64,968 mi
Last recorded64,968 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 WAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 64,968 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine sump plug damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2023 64,965 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect blured (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect blured (4.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine sump plug damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2022 64,699 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 61,333 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 13 Jan 2020 59,118 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 59,107 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 56,437 miles

Central Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking

Fail 3 Jan 2019 56,437 miles

Central Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 6 Jan 2017 52,575 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 52,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 50,622 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 50,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 48,668 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 46,932 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 45,165 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 43,314 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 41,052 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 41,052 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 39,006 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 39,006 miles

Offside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 34,784 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 32,055 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 28,912 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 24,333 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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DA51 WAO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DA51 WAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA51 WAO registered?

DA51 WAO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is DA51 WAO safe to buy?

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