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OE51 EJN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,204 mi
Last recorded114,204 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 EJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 114,204 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 110,316 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 105,257 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 94,153 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 94,153 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 81,600 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 69,538 miles

nearside rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre perished on both outer sidewalls

Fail 21 Mar 2013 69,538 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre perished on both outer sidewalls

Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,644 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

front exhaust shield loose

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight inbalance of 4% on front brakes

Fail 29 Mar 2012 56,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

front exhaust shield loose

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight inbalance of 4% on front brakes

Pass 12 Jan 2011 41,812 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 16 Jan 2010 39,941 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 39,941 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 36,397 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 33,365 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 30,043 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 25,379 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 25,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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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OE51 EJN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 OE51 EJN, 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 OE51 EJN registered?

OE51 EJN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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The MOT history for OE51 EJN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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