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MM51 FDO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

168,814 mi
Last recorded168,814 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 FDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 168,814 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 168,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 161,889 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights have become opaque due to head and UV exposure (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 155,585 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both have become opaque due to heat and uv exposure (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 155,585 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both have become opaque due to heat and uv exposure (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 145,667 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 145,667 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 137,382 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 137,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 131,105 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 131,099 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 125,096 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 122,452 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 116,595 miles

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

exhaust not secure at center joint

hazard lights switch slightly faulty (sticking)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 116,595 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust not secure at center joint

hazard lights switch slightly faulty (sticking)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 112,413 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine cover

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 106,875 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 106,875 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box, also clamp broken (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 101,947 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 101,947 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 95,411 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 95,410 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 85,968 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 85,968 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 77,235 miles

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

eml light on dash

front inner disc slightly corroded

o.s.f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Dec 2011 77,235 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

eml light on dash

front inner disc slightly corroded

o.s.f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2011 69,039 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 69,039 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 68,901 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 60,227 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 60,227 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2009 51,477 miles

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

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

nearside front cut on outer wall

Pass 2 Jan 2008 44,929 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 44,929 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wipers smearing and juddering

Pass 18 Jan 2007 36,717 miles

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

engine management lamp on

exhaust centre hanger corroded

imbalance on front brakes

Pass 20 Jan 2006 27,753 miles

bolt missing from off side front inner drive shaft

imbalance on front brakes

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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MM51 FDO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 MM51 FDO, 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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MM51 FDO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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