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OV51 LGY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,348 mi
Last recorded96,348 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 LGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 96,348 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2025 95,864 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 95,824 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 93,787 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 90,211 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 90,164 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 88,717 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 87,320 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 87,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 85,010 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 85,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2018 81,556 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 78,931 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 78,931 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 72,998 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 601,437 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 64,045 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 61,110 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 57,732 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 55,002 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 52,514 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 50,138 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 50,138 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 2 Feb 2008 45,621 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 45,621 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 400,070 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 33,059 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2006 33,059 miles

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

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

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 LGY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OV51 LGY?

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What year was OV51 LGY registered?

OV51 LGY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is OV51 LGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 LGY shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV51 LGY have outstanding finance?

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