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MW51 XOY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,781 mi
Last recorded138,781 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 138,781 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 138,781 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 125,563 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 112,950 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts have approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 97,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

impact damage n/s front

Fail 27 Oct 2014 97,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

impact damage n/s front

Pass 3 Oct 2013 75,194 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 70,537 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 66,229 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

unable to fully inspect the front & rear brake discs due to the vehicle having back plates fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2010 60,906 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 57,315 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 50,385 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 43,681 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 36,718 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 29,848 miles

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

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 XOY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MW51 XOY, 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 MW51 XOY registered?

MW51 XOY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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The MOT history for MW51 XOY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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