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DA51 ZTP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,458 mi
Last recorded130,458 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 ZTP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 130,458 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 130,458 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 130,458 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Four Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Apr 2022 130,458 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust Blowing From Centre Pipe.. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Of Outer Sill Panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Adrift From Anti Roll Bar (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Four Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jan 2021 126,512 miles

All brake backing plates corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 18 Dec 2019 126,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Light output Very Dim (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Of Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Light Output Very Dim (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All Four Brake Back Plates Badly Corroded

All Suspension Components Corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Four Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 126,258 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 120,287 miles

N/S/R shocker weak

Fail 10 Aug 2016 120,260 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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine emits white smoke under acceleration

Pass 21 Aug 2015 111,041 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 111,035 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 96,369 miles

Wipers only work on high speed. Advise repair to wiper system

Pass 22 May 2013 93,288 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 93,288 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 91,615 miles

engine k light staying on

esp warning light staying on

off side front brake pads low 2/3000 miles max

Fail 28 Jun 2012 91,615 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine k light staying on

esp warning light staying on

off side front brake pads low 2/3000 miles max

Fail 30 Jun 2011 86,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 86,279 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 76,031 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 68,639 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 61,257 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 54,343 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 73,426 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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DA51 ZTP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver 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 DA51 ZTP, 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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DA51 ZTP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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