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FH51 WNM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,000 mi
Last recorded105,000 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 WNM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2022 105,000 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 4.71 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Central exhaust bracket broken and rattling

Central exhaust joint blowing

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front suspension top mounts have play

Nearside wiper blade insecure

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front suspension top mount has play

both rear outer sills corroded but not reducing structural strength

both steering rack ends have lots of play/knocking

brake pedal feels spongy

e.m.l light lit on dash

lots of suspension components looking corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2021 101,189 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play in ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

epc light on dashboard

middle pipe hanger come away from exhaust

middle to rear exhaust sleeve leaking

Pass 28 Jan 2020 99,247 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive appears possible sump key washer (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 99,247 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive appears possible sump key washer (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 91,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 86,847 miles

passenger air bag turned off

Fail 19 Jan 2018 86,670 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken BOTTOM OF SPRING BROKE OFF (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 82,600 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 82,599 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 16 Feb 2016 75,883 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 75,882 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 68,920 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 63,540 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 63,540 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 55,976 miles

1.engine manegment warning light on 2.esp warning light on 3.both rear tyres perrished on walls

Pass 3 Jan 2012 51,398 miles

1.engine manegment warning light on

Pass 5 Jan 2011 48,288 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 48,288 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 45,452 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 40,084 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 35,358 miles

1.slight bind on n/s rear brake

Pass 2 Jan 2007 31,143 miles

1.both front tyres heavily worn on innerr edges no chords showing just on limit †2.slight bind on n/s rear brake

Pass 3 Jan 2006 26,260 miles

1.o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge †2.handbrake operation stiff

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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FH51 WNM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FH51 WNM, 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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FH51 WNM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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