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EN51 JRV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,422 mi
Last recorded140,422 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 JRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 140,422 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 140,110 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 133,769 miles

Engine light is on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a slight distortion

Pass 14 Mar 2017 130,711 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 130,711 miles

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

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 4 Apr 2016 118,810 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 99,994 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)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2015 99,994 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 82,639 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 67,802 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 62,252 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 57,111 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 51,621 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 46,081 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 40,647 miles

Front number plate has cracks not affecting legibility. Rear number plate begining to deteriorate.

Fail 27 Mar 2008 40,647 miles

Front number plate has cracks not affecting legibility. Rear number plate begining to deteriorate.

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 35,529 miles

ESP LAMP ILLUMINATED ON DASH

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 35,529 miles

ESP LAMP ILLUMINATED ON DASH

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 29,529 miles

advise front and rear brake pads low

advise nearside rear tyre worn low

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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EN51 JRV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EN51 JRV, 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 EN51 JRV registered?

EN51 JRV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is EN51 JRV safe to buy?

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