MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,000 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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))
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))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
passenger air bag turned off
Nearside Rear coil spring broken BOTTOM OF SPRING BROKE OFF (2.4.C.1a)
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)
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
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
1.engine manegment warning light on 2.esp warning light on 3.both rear tyres perrished on walls
1.engine manegment warning light on
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
1.slight bind on n/s rear brake
1.both front tyres heavily worn on innerr edges no chords showing just on limit †2.slight bind on n/s rear brake
1.o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge †2.handbrake operation stiff
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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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