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LL51 WCZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,785 mi
Last recorded109,785 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 WCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 109,785 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 102,527 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 102,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Items removed from drivers' view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in centre of tread

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 102,278 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 102,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2013 81,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f wing mirror slightly damaged

Fail 21 May 2013 812,221 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f wing mirror slightly damaged

Pass 24 May 2012 67,209 miles

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

Petrol tank support brackets are corroded .

Pass 30 Jul 2010 62,124 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 62,124 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 55,699 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 55,699 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 49,596 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 43,419 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 37,235 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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LL51 WCZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LL51 WCZ, 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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LL51 WCZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 February 2002.

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