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MX51 ZVB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

71,106 mi
Last recorded71,106 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 ZVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 71,106 miles

all brake disc back plates corroded

all brake discs heavily corroded

all brake flexi ferrules corroded

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres racking in treads

centre exhaust has a minor leak of gases at centre section

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s front shocker gaitor perished

strong advise - both front wishbone rear bushes have movement

transmission oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2021

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake disc back plates corroded

all brake discs heavily corroded

all brake flexi ferrules corroded

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres racking in treads

centre exhaust has a minor leak of gases at centre section

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s front shocker gaitor perished

strong advise - both front wishbone rear bushes have movement

transmission oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2020 70,773 miles

all brake discs corroded pitted and worn (pads appear ok)

both front wishbone rear bushes perishing

both headlamps aims poor

both rear axel front large bushes splitting and slight movement

fuel tank straps corroding

general corrosion to underside and steel brake pipes

slight bind on o/s/r hub

slight blow at exhaust centre joint

Pass 12 Mar 2019 69,043 miles

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

both front shocker covers deteriorated

both rear tyres cracking in treads

centre exhaust clamps corroded and leaking

n/s front seat belt accepter incomplete

n/s front wishbone rear bush parting

o/s rear brake disc back plate missing

o/s rear outer sill weak and corroded

poor dip beam images

Fail 11 Mar 2019 69,043 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

both front shocker covers deteriorated

both rear tyres cracking in treads

centre exhaust clamps corroded and leaking

n/s front seat belt accepter incomplete

n/s front wishbone rear bush parting

o/s rear brake disc back plate missing

o/s rear outer sill weak and corroded

poor dip beam images

Pass 14 Mar 2018 66,658 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 65,750 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 64,959 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 63,699 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Feb 2015 63,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Feb 2014 60,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf seat belt stalk cover missing

nsf tyre 2mm

rear axle bushes worn

rear brake flexi firrels corroded

rear discs corroded and brakes binding

rear no plate deterorated

Fail 17 Feb 2014 60,886 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf seat belt stalk cover missing

nsf tyre 2mm

rear axle bushes worn

rear brake flexi firrels corroded

rear discs corroded and brakes binding

rear no plate deterorated

Pass 19 Feb 2013 59,299 miles

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

advise both front bottom arm rear bushes worn but not excessive

advise both rear axle bushes worn but not excessive

advise enginemanagement light is on

advise exhaust back box bracket corroaded

advise exhaust middle pipe bracket broken but not inscure

advise trackson light is on

Fail 14 Feb 2012 57,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front lower suspension arm inner bush,s worn

rear axle bush,s showing signs of wear not excessive

rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2012 57,367 miles

both front lower suspension arm inner bush,s worn

rear axle bush,s showing signs of wear not excessive

rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 54,892 miles

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

nearside front seat belt buckle plastic cover missing

rear discs corroded on edges

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 16 Feb 2010 51,965 miles

engine light on

nearside front seat belt buckle plastic cover missing

rear discs corroded on edges & inner pads look low

Pass 17 Feb 2009 48,900 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 48,900 miles

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

engine management light indicating fault

oil leak around gearbox

Pass 20 Feb 2008 44,044 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 43,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2007 37,331 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 29,558 miles

breather pipe to oil cap split

exhaust centre bracket broken

re-check front pads approx 3,000 miles

rear tyres cracks on tread

slight play in front antiroll bar bushes

Fail 16 Feb 2006 29,558 miles

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

exhaust centre bracket broken

breather pipe to oil cap split

re-check front pads approx 3,000 miles

rear tyres cracks on tread

slight play in front antiroll bar bushes

Fail 16 Feb 2006 29,558 miles

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

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

breather pipe to oil cap broken

re-check front brake pads 3,000 miles

rear tyres cracks in tread

slight play in front antiroll bar bushes

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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MX51 ZVB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MX51 ZVB, 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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MX51 ZVB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 February 2002.

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