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OV51 LDE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,248 mi
Last recorded144,248 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 LDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 144,248 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 144,201 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Center brake light not working

Pass 8 Jul 2016 143,756 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 143,756 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine management light illuminated

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 142,210 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 135,457 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 135,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 127,528 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre starting to crack

Traction control light on

Pass 8 Mar 2012 114,447 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 106,179 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,oil leaks

Pass 5 Jun 2010 95,219 miles

cracks in windsreen,coil springs corroded,both f/tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2009 87,973 miles

all brake discs worn and slightly corroded\rear brakes slight binding

Fail 15 Jun 2009 87,973 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all brake discs worn and slightly corroded\rear brakes slight binding

Pass 10 Jan 2008 76,294 miles

injury to windscreen

warning light on dash

Pass 5 Jan 2007 66,191 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 66,191 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 47,599 miles

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

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

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

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

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 LDE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OV51 LDE, 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 LDE registered?

OV51 LDE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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