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DV51 WLX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

49,755 mi
Last recorded49,755 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 WLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 49,755 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 49,519 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 49,289 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 2 Mar 2023 48,588 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 48,056 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 47,705 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 47,650 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 47,196 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 46,832 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 46,460 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 45,873 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 44,999 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 43,553 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 41,966 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jan 2013 40,462 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 39,045 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 36,627 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 34,190 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 32,230 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 29,228 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 26,651 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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DV51 WLX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 DV51 WLX, 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 DV51 WLX registered?

DV51 WLX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is DV51 WLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV51 WLX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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