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LE51 XEN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,266 mi
Last recorded107,266 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 XEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2018 107,266 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 103,625 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside & nearside front (2.5.A.1c)

centre to rear exhaust corroded & centre support bracket loose

fuel tank strap corroded

offside sill slightly damaged

rear tyres slightly cracking

slight corrosion rear low coil springs

slight imbalance of rear parking brake

spare tyre worn & cracking

Fail 29 Jul 2016 103,625 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside & nearside front (2.5.A.1c)

centre to rear exhaust corroded & centre support bracket loose

fuel tank strap corroded

nearside front tyre slightly cracking

offside sill slightly damaged

rear tyres slightly cracking

slight corrosion rear low coil springs

slight imbalance of rear parking brake

Fail 28 Jul 2015 99,492 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre to rear exhaust corroded & centre braket corroded/loose

front & rear tyre slightly cracking

fuel tank straps slightly corroded.

slight imbalance of rear brakes

Pass 28 Jul 2015 99,492 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre to rear exhaust corroded & centre braket corroded/loose

front & rear tyre slightly cracking

fuel tank straps slightly corroded.

slight imbalance of rear brakes

Pass 30 Jul 2014 93,923 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 87,832 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 80,261 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Dec 2010 68,753 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 60,311 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 49,297 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 35,402 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 23,677 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 21,262 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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LE51 XEN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LE51 XEN, 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 LE51 XEN registered?

LE51 XEN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is LE51 XEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE51 XEN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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