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EK51 DVJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,464 mi
Last recorded157,464 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 DVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2021 157,464 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Emissions not tested due to loud exhaust blow (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise exhaust undertray hanging down

Advise power steering pipes to steering rack corroded

Advise wheel bearing not tested offside rear due to brake bind

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise all rear brake pipes corroded.Benefit of doubt given at this mot as pipes are plastic coated (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre clamp deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 152,212 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 152,202 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 143,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 143,792 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 134,344 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 125,748 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 114,296 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 104,232 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 104,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 95,136 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 82,323 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 70,941 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 61,975 miles

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 16 Jan 2009 53,943 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 41,331 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 31,900 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 26,168 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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EK51 DVJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 EK51 DVJ, 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 EK51 DVJ registered?

EK51 DVJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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