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HD51 FKX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,130 mi
Last recorded99,130 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD51 FKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 99,130 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 99,049 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 86,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 82,892 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 80,856 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to crack / perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 80,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to crack / perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 78,302 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 72,759 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 68,617 miles

offside front lower ball joint dust cover weapage of grease .

Pass 5 May 2017 64,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 May 2017 64,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy cracking and splitting (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 59,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

OSR tyre cracking in tread and sidewall

Fail 25 May 2016 59,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

OSR tyre cracking in tread and sidewall

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2015 53,733 miles

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 29 May 2014 48,558 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 48,536 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 43,451 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 35,091 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 32,527 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 29,413 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 26,547 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,123 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 20,142 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 16,355 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 FKX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HD51 FKX registered?

HD51 FKX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 February 2002.

Is HD51 FKX safe to buy?

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