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FM51 OFJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,282 mi
Last recorded93,282 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 OFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2019 93,282 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 89,197 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 89,197 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 89,172 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

engine light on

Pass 2 Sep 2017 84,044 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 rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 80,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve trave

general corrosion noticed and advice

Fail 31 Mar 2016 80,442 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine is misfiring - advise further investigation A.S.A.P.

Engine management warning light on

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both "D" bushes are worn (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 77,956 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Fail 24 Mar 2015 77,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Mar 2014 74,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Mar 2014 74,607 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

engine man light on

Pass 21 Mar 2013 71,938 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 68,867 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on. This item becomes a fail in april

Pass 23 Mar 2011 64,962 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 60,338 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 54,768 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 48,619 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 48,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 36,807 miles

both rear tyres heavily cracked [not exposing ply or cords]

centre exhaust braket broken [exhaust held secure]

Pass 24 Jan 2006 29,130 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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FM51 OFJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FM51 OFJ, 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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FM51 OFJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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