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OW51 ABV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,355 mi
Last recorded117,355 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 ABV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 117,355 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front coil springs corroded

offside front lower ball joint has slight play

offside front wishbone rear bush slightly perishing

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 29 Aug 2018 106,232 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 99,653 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 99,646 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2016 93,700 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 93,700 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 93,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 92,903 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 91,960 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 89,883 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

Pass 16 Jan 2012 88,994 miles

Front discs corroded on inner faces

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 88,207 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 88,207 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 86,926 miles

power steering pressure feed pipe,crimp joint rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2009 86,036 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 83,322 miles

stonechips on windscreen

Fail 4 Dec 2007 83,322 miles

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

stonechips on windscreen

Pass 29 Dec 2006 78,543 miles

stonechip on windscreen

Fail 29 Dec 2006 78,543 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

stonechip on windscreen

Pass 16 Jan 2006 67,237 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2006 67,237 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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OW51 ABV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc 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 OW51 ABV, 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 OW51 ABV registered?

OW51 ABV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is OW51 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW51 ABV shows 21 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.

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