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OV51 NRN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,327 mi
Last recorded116,327 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2020 116,327 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Requires attention (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2019 111,821 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 111,819 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 107,860 miles

n/s/r outer sill damaged

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 31 Mar 2018 107,859 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r outer sill damaged

o/s/f side lamp dim

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 6 Mar 2017 103,795 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 103,731 miles

the offside outer bodysill is holed with corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2016 103,727 miles

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

the offside outer bodysill is holed with corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2016 101,237 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 101,064 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 94,466 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 94,452 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 87,940 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 82,723 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 79,033 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 78,949 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 75,210 miles

both front discs and pads

both front tyres

Pass 8 Sep 2010 68,133 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 8 Sep 2009 58,157 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 46,777 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 36,031 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,334 miles

engine warning light on .

nail in offside rear tyre .

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre .

Fail 10 Aug 2006 26,314 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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 NRN 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 65.2%.

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 NRN, 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 NRN registered?

OV51 NRN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is OV51 NRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 NRN shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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