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PO51 TXB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

129,139 mi
Last recorded129,139 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 TXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 129,139 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front & rear brake back plates corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

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

Rear Inner sills badly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2021 127,372 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer door handle sticking

Fail 10 Mar 2021 127,372 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer door handle sticking

Pass 19 Mar 2020 125,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both offside brake back plates corroded

front wiper blades starting to split

nearside top shock absorber mounting worn

Pass 22 Mar 2019 120,169 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2019 120,169 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 113,787 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 110,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brakes slightly out of balance

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 20 Mar 2017 110,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brakes slightly out of balance

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 4 Apr 2016 103,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and near side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and off side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 103,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and near side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. and off side (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and off side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 95,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

both front tyres treads cracked

both rear tyres treads cracked

rear axle corroding

Fail 26 Mar 2015 95,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres treads cracked

both rear tyres treads cracked

rear axle corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2014 87,823 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 78,964 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 71,111 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 63,415 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 53,766 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 44,841 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 39,567 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 39,567 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 37,124 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 34,447 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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PO51 TXB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PO51 TXB, 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 PO51 TXB registered?

PO51 TXB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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The MOT history for PO51 TXB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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