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EF51 UOY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,050 mi
Last recorded150,050 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 UOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 150,050 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 150,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 140,634 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 140,634 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 132,763 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 130,131 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

both head light lenses faded

both rear wheels slight bind

exhaust centre support corroded

rear bumper damaged

windscreen damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2017 130,131 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

both head light lenses faded

both rear wheels slight bind

exhaust centre support corroded

rear bumper damaged

windscreen damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2016 121,545 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 116,022 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 108,871 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 101,144 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 101,144 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 92,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 92,184 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 84,380 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 76,926 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 68,093 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 68,090 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 60,733 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 52,523 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 43,420 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 35,749 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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EF51 UOY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EF51 UOY, 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 EF51 UOY registered?

EF51 UOY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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