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EN51 JSU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,907 mi
Last recorded119,907 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 JSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 119,907 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 115,620 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 110,069 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 96,871 miles

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

eml light on

exhaust heat sheild bolt corroded away but still supported

front suspension dampers dust covers / boot perished and split

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished aslo has a screw in the tyres tread

rear brake disks worn and corroded

traction crontrol light on

Pass 14 Jul 2012 88,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light on

Fail 14 Jul 2012 88,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light on

Pass 6 Jun 2011 58,823 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 54,818 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 54,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 49,119 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 49,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 45,776 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 45,776 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2007 42,028 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 42,028 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 36,559 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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EN51 JSU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JSU, 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 JSU registered?

EN51 JSU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is EN51 JSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN51 JSU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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