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OE51 HFL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

99,254 mi
Last recorded99,254 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 HFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 99,254 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside outer sill corroded

all front and rear suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2024 99,254 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside outer sill corroded

all front and rear suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2023 99,123 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

all suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2023 99,122 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

all suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2022 98,940 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to offside outer sill

exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2022 98,940 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to offside outer sill

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2021 98,703 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills

driveshaft c.v joint noted on road test

exhaust system corroded and flexy section deteriorated

offside and nearside headlamps output slightly reduced

Fail 20 Aug 2021 98,703 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills

driveshaft c.v joint noted on road test

exhaust system corroded and flexy section deteriorated

offside and nearside headlamps output slightly reduced

Pass 2 Sep 2020 98,482 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust corroded middle clamp.

Nearside Front Scrubbing on the .

Offside Front Scrubbing on edge.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 98,469 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2019 98,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 92,480 miles

NS headlamp just acceptably secure

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

OS mirror casing missing

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 84,711 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view drivers (8.1.2a)

rear tyres treads worn and distorted

Fail 2 Jun 2016 84,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view drivers (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres treads worn and distorted

Pass 29 May 2015 78,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres stepped and perishing

Fail 29 May 2015 78,883 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres stepped and perishing

Pass 3 Jul 2014 75,488 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 70,932 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 66,374 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 61,735 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 61,449 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)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 55,824 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 50,477 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 44,821 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 38,865 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 30,628 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 23,761 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 23,760 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear 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 HFL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 OE51 HFL, 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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OE51 HFL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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