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LY51 EHH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

79,584 mi
Last recorded79,584 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 EHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 79,584 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 78,601 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Sep 2023 78,601 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2022 77,591 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 77,591 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 76,107 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 73,608 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 71,638 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front n rear started to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive due to coolant cap not secured (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads getting low too offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reverse lense cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2018 69,420 miles

Front Both sides tyres age cracking in treads

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 69,420 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Both sides tyres age cracking in treads

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 67,728 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 67,728 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 67,380 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 66,384 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 63,116 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 62,557 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 62,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 62,232 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 62,232 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 55,929 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 55,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 50,084 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs pitted

slight cut on tread on n/s front tyre

Fail 24 Feb 2011 50,084 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake slightly sticking

rear discs pitted

slight cut on tread on n/s front tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2009 46,277 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 41,446 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 41,446 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 37,577 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 33,857 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 33,857 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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LY51 EHH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LY51 EHH, 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 LY51 EHH registered?

LY51 EHH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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