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OE51 NXW

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

76,711 mi
Last recorded76,711 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 76,711 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front play in shock top mount

Fail 1 Feb 2024 76,711 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front play in shock top mount

Pass 30 Jan 2023 76,147 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 76,147 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 lenses heavily clouded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 74,434 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 68,827 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 63,238 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 56,103 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 47,389 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 40,069 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 35,568 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Pass 3 Feb 2015 33,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 31,176 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 29,304 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 29,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 27,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

advise centre exhaust mount

Pass 7 Jan 2011 26,167 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 15 Jan 2010 23,384 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 20,513 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 17,725 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 14,839 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 11,919 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 NXW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NXW, 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 NXW registered?

OE51 NXW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is OE51 NXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE51 NXW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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