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OV51 KUU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,469 mi
Last recorded81,469 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 KUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 81,469 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 81,466 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 79,560 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 79,560 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 77,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush and offside front anti-roll bar mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 76,024 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 73,382 miles

Nail in offside front Tyre

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 70,062 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 68,678 miles

rear discs corroded

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 11 Jul 2013 68,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear discs corroded

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 17 Jul 2012 63,746 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear discs corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2011 56,185 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 46,957 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 42,354 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 38,025 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 35,389 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 26,608 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005 21,086 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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OV51 KUU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OV51 KUU, 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 OV51 KUU registered?

OV51 KUU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 February 2002.

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