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MW51 OKK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,966 mi
Last recorded97,966 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 OKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 97,966 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 97,966 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhast clamps are crodded (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 95,386 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 90,952 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 87,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 83,125 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 83,125 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Outer Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 78,593 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 78,593 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 72,900 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 72,900 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 68,699 miles

centre brake light not working benefit of doubt givern whether its connected as per page 1.3 brake lights

Fail 3 Mar 2010 68,699 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre brake light not working benefit of doubt givern whether its connected as per page 1.3 brake lights

Pass 7 Mar 2009 64,532 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 64,532 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 62,102 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 62,102 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 59,240 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 46,335 miles

n\s\front tyre wearing on inside edge

rear tyres getting low

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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MW51 OKK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MW51 OKK, 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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MW51 OKK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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