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EA51 XUP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,887 mi
Last recorded95,887 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 XUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 95,887 miles

Headlamp aim was too low, now adjusted to correct aim.

Headlamp lens deteraited, causing a poor image.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak.

Pass 30 May 2015 87,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres inner edge uneven wear

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

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

Fail 30 May 2015 87,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres inner edge uneven wear

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 79,901 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 79,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake disc worn, and slightly corroded. rear brake discs slightly pitted.

n/s/r tyre has sligt cracking on inner shoulderf, severe cracking on outer shoulder, and slight cracking in tread. o/s/r tyre has serious cracking on outer shoulder.

o/s/f headlamp aim was too low, now adjusted to correct aim.

Fail 26 Feb 2013 73,920 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 73,920 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 64,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear brake discs slightly scored, and corroded.

rear tyres have slight cracking on outer shoulders.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 54,651 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 48,459 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 42,952 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 36,618 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 30,410 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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EA51 XUP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EA51 XUP, 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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EA51 XUP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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