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DU51 FOM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

152,543 mi
Last recorded152,543 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 FOM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 152,543 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 152,537 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excess smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 148,444 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 140,273 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 131,494 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 131,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 123,301 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 116,875 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 105,898 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 105,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 95,464 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 95,464 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 85,132 miles

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2014 85,132 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2013 75,803 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 75,803 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 65,373 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 53,558 miles

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 8 Jan 2010 44,048 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 34,486 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 24,505 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 24,505 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 20,654 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 17,466 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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DU51 FOM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red 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 DU51 FOM, 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 DU51 FOM registered?

DU51 FOM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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