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OE51 FWK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,064 mi
Last recorded121,064 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 FWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 121,064 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 113,958 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Feb 2017 113,958 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 107,577 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment X2 (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE, AS MARKED

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play INNER STEERING JOINT (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 94,922 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 94,888 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 81,304 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 65,927 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 49,289 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 41,331 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 37,604 miles

Nearside wiper blade split.

Rear number plate starting to seperate.

Pass 9 Jan 2009 33,787 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken but still supporting exhaust

Pass 11 Jan 2008 29,949 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 24,773 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2006 19,382 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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OE51 FWK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 OE51 FWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE51 FWK registered?

OE51 FWK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is OE51 FWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE51 FWK 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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