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OU51 UJO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

174,798 mi
Last recorded174,798 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 UJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2022 174,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer double sill area corroded not affecting vehicle strength

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

Offside Rear Outer double sill area corroded not affecting vehicle strength

Pass 16 Nov 2021 167,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 167,294 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 161,690 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 161,690 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 156,282 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 156,281 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 147,624 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 139,183 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 130,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 130,535 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested engine missfire (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 120,522 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 111,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 103,808 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear brakes slight bind

Fail 20 Nov 2013 103,765 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 15 Nov 2012 96,216 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 89,207 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 89,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 81,162 miles

rear face of front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2009 66,070 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 56,039 miles

nearside front door internal release handle is loose in its housing and could cause problems with door opening from inside. reccommend attention

Pass 5 Mar 2007 46,920 miles

engine check light and esp check lights on

exhaust middle box bracket corroded off

Pass 7 Mar 2006 35,768 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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OU51 UJO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OU51 UJO, 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 OU51 UJO registered?

OU51 UJO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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The MOT history for OU51 UJO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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