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MW51 XOR

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

117,812 mi
Last recorded117,812 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 XOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 117,812 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Oct 2020 117,797 miles

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

vehicle to low to be jacked up, suspension components not checked

Pass 5 Apr 2019 109,904 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 109,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 103,940 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wear

Fail 22 Mar 2018 103,939 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wear

Fail 21 Nov 2017 103,890 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 101,994 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Engine management light on.

Front & rear brake discs corroded.

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

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

Various brake pipes starting to corrode.

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 101,994 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Engine management light on.

Front & rear brake discs corroded.

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

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

Various brake pipes starting to corrode.

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 98,825 miles

All suspension coil springs starting to corrode.

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 94,037 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 94,037 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)

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 87,343 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 79,804 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

front number plate starting to deterioate

Pass 19 Jun 2012 79,804 miles

front number plate starting to deterioate

Pass 13 Jul 2011 70,429 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2010 59,416 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust centre mounting poor

Fail 8 Jul 2010 59,416 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust centre mounting poor

Pass 8 Jul 2009 49,795 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 49,778 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)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 41,929 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES OUTER SIDE WALLS PERASHING

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 33,358 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,838 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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MW51 XOR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XOR, 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 XOR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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