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MM51 XSO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,831 mi
Last recorded127,831 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 XSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 127,831 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket corroding

both outer sills corroding

hand brake only just met requirements,needs checking

Fail 7 Oct 2019 127,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket corroding

both outer sills corroding

hand brake only just met requirements,needs checking

Pass 11 Sep 2018 114,580 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 114,391 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front back plate has corrosion.

Offside Rear brake very slightly binding.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 111,047 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 104,245 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 99,267 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 99,246 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 95,105 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 95,040 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

fuel filter damp

Pass 9 Jun 2012 91,009 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 84,148 miles

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

passenger front seatbelt buckle has plastic cover missing

Pass 29 Jun 2010 75,594 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 Jun 2009 66,628 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 57,222 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007
Pass 3 Apr 2006 34,717 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 34,717 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XSO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MM51 XSO, 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 MM51 XSO registered?

MM51 XSO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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