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HY51 OXP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

77,536 mi
Last recorded77,536 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 OXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 77,536 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 73,305 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 71,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 70,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 70,426 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 67,980 miles

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Fail 14 Jan 2019 67,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Jan 2018 66,103 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 64,224 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage top mount (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 61,921 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 58,864 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 50,322 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 46,787 miles

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

nearside front brake disc inner face pitted and worn

Pass 12 Jan 2012 42,323 miles

nearside front brake disc inner face pitted and worn

Fail 12 Jan 2012 42,323 miles

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

nearside front brake disc inner face pitted and worn

Pass 14 Jan 2011 39,271 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 39,271 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 34,026 miles

N/S/R tyre worn close to limits

Slight oil leak ?oil filter

Exhaust centre heatshield loose

Front discs worn

N/S/R brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Jan 2009 28,968 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 28,968 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 25,277 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 21,125 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 17,438 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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HY51 OXP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HY51 OXP, 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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What year was HY51 OXP registered?

HY51 OXP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 January 2002.

Is HY51 OXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 OXP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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