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OE51 YWD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,972 mi
Last recorded93,972 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 YWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 93,972 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs slightly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 92,215 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 92,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 90,143 miles

Front of sills corroded outside of prescribed area

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS fluid from top of reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocks, casings slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 90,099 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front of sills corroded outside of prescribed area

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS fluid from top of reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Split on outer shoulder but no cords showing STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocks, casings slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 88,018 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 88,018 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 85,969 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 85,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 83,522 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 80,938 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 78,023 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 74,645 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 71,019 miles

both front strut top moints weak

nearside front tyre side walls cracking close to limit as is offside rear

Fail 7 Jan 2013 71,019 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front strut top moints weak

nearside front tyre side walls cracking close to limit as is offside rear

Pass 7 Jan 2012 67,560 miles

power steering fliud level low

Pass 7 Jan 2011 64,198 miles

n/s/r footbrake perfomance low

n/s/r handbrake performance low

Pass 4 Jan 2010 60,725 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front cat heat sheild slightly loose

off side front wiper slightly split

Pass 12 Jan 2009 55,912 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 50,585 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 50,585 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 41,261 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 33,716 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 YWD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 YWD, 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 YWD registered?

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

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