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DA51 XRJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,980 mi
Last recorded101,980 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 101,980 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 99,264 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 95,465 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 95,465 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 86,638 miles

centre stop light not working

Fail 2 Sep 2014 86,638 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre stop light not working

Pass 13 Sep 2013 74,859 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 74,824 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked & perished

Pass 12 Oct 2011 68,215 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

center exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Sep 2010 63,765 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 63,744 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)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 58,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 58,322 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 52,912 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 52,912 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 47,926 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 47,926 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 43,747 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2006 43,747 miles

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

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

Rear 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 XRJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 XRJ, 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 DA51 XRJ registered?

DA51 XRJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 February 2002.

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