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EN51 XVZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,829 mi
Last recorded91,829 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 XVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 91,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 91,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 90,401 miles

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

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)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 90,382 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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 1 Feb 2017 89,627 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 12 Feb 2016 86,083 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 86,083 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 80,804 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 80,799 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cracks

Pass 23 Jul 2013 75,150 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 63,776 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 57,879 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 50,768 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2010 50,768 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2009 42,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wishbones rear bushes slight movement.

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 32,992 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 32,992 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 26,894 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 25,384 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 21,937 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 XVZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XVZ, 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 XVZ registered?

EN51 XVZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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