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PF51 XNJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

118,450 mi
Last recorded118,450 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF51 XNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 118,450 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 117,228 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 117,228 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 115,856 miles

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 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 114,605 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 110,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

heatshield insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2019 110,971 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

heatshield insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2018 104,857 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 104,857 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 95,124 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 94,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear handbrake lever has a slightly restricted free movement

Fail 6 Jan 2017 94,064 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear handbrake lever has a slightly restricted free movement

Pass 11 Jan 2016 89,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 89,654 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 77,746 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 66,833 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 56,959 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 48,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 48,584 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 37,967 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 30 Dec 2010 37,967 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 33,627 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 30,663 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 28,789 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 25,853 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 21,251 miles

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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PF51 XNJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PF51 XNJ, 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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PF51 XNJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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