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OV51 LKX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,836 mi
Last recorded140,836 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 LKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 140,836 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 140,836 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 138,815 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 133,305 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 127,674 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 123,651 miles

Warning light on dash steering angle

Fail 11 Jan 2017 123,646 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Warning light on dash steering angle

Pass 21 Dec 2015 119,740 miles

traction control lamp on

Fail 18 Dec 2015 119,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

traction control lamp on

Pass 9 Oct 2014 111,277 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 106,383 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 106,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

dash warning indicator light showing possible fault on traction control system

Pass 4 May 2012 99,322 miles

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

o/s rear brake-slightly binding

Fail 4 May 2012 99,310 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s rear brake-slightly binding

Pass 19 Apr 2011 92,594 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 92,577 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 86,803 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 82,918 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 78,658 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2007 73,907 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 58,369 miles

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

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 LKX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LKX, 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 LKX registered?

OV51 LKX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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