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HD51 EBO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

86,073 mi
Last recorded86,073 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD51 EBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 86,073 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 86,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 85,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 85,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 84,646 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 83,824 miles

Both Front tyres cracking/perishing but cannot see cords

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 82,933 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 82,933 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 82,112 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres cracking/perishing in tread grooves

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 81,792 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres cracking in tread grooves

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 81,202 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 78,714 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 78,672 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 24 May 2013 73,714 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2012 69,009 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/R Tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2011 63,382 miles

both rear tyres perrished and split

Fail 2 Jun 2011 63,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres perrished and split

Pass 19 Mar 2010 60,331 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 60,331 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 59,025 miles

slight noise both rear wheel bearings

Pass 31 Jan 2008 53,854 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 53,854 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 49,156 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 49,140 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

both front tyres cracked inner side walls,slight play both lower swivels ?.

Pass 30 Dec 2005 40,989 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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HD51 EBO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HD51 EBO, 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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HD51 EBO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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