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OE51 XCD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,518 mi
Last recorded111,518 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 XCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 111,518 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 111,513 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2022 101,489 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH TOP MOUNTS HAVE LIFT AND PLAY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER WALL TYRE DAMAGED NO CORDS SHOWING CHECK CHANGE SOON STRONG ADVISE MARKED LOOK CHECK YELLOW CRYON (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ALL SPRINGS SUP RUBBERS ALL DRY RUSTY REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE NOW THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK WAX OIL

Fail 4 Feb 2022 101,489 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength BOTH N/S/R AND O/S/R BOTH MARKED WITH CRYON HAS HOLES IN BOTH INNER SILLS TO OUTER SILLS INTO BACK ARTCHES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick UNEVEN WEAR ON PADS LOOK BELOW LIMITS STRIP SERVICE REAR BRAKES CHANGE PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH TOP MOUNTS HAVE LIFT AND PLAY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER WALL TYRE DAMAGED NO CORDS SHOWING CHECK CHANGE SOON STRONG ADVISE MARKED LOOK CHECK YELLOW CRYON (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ALL SPRINGS SUP RUBBERS ALL DRY RUSTY REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE NOW THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK WAX OIL

Pass 25 Feb 2021 94,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 94,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2016 94,366 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 93,786 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 90,487 miles

All discs corroded

General corrosion

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear no' plate discoloured

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Sep 2014 90,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

All discs corroded

General corrosion

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear no' plate discoloured

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Sep 2013 90,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

corrosion to exhaust

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 3 Sep 2013 90,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

corrosion to exhaust

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 3 Sep 2012 85,291 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust corroding

lip on rear discs

rear inner pads look low

Pass 23 Jul 2011 78,566 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 69,309 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 64,740 miles

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

discs worn near to limit

Fail 30 Aug 2008 64,738 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

discs worn near to limit

Pass 3 Mar 2007 56,682 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 56,681 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XCD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 XCD, 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 XCD registered?

OE51 XCD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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