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DX51 PJO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,140 mi
Last recorded86,140 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 PJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 86,140 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 78,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 78,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 75,047 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 73,707 miles

Nearside Oil leak around gearbox area ()

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 72,418 miles

covers fitted limiting the inspection of some componants

rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2017 72,418 miles

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

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

covers fitted limiting the inspection of some componants

rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2016 71,606 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 70,722 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 70,722 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 68,679 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 66,090 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 63,273 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 60,145 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 60,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 24 May 2010 54,626 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 48,620 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 16 Apr 2008 46,231 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 44,543 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 43,664 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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DX51 PJO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DX51 PJO, 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 DX51 PJO registered?

DX51 PJO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is DX51 PJO safe to buy?

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