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RA51 UXP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

108,728 mi
Last recorded108,728 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 UXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 108,728 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front upper bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Front Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Both front upper rubber gaiters split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Zero tread outer shoulder NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 108,720 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre perished cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service brake slight foot reserve travel (1.2.1 (c))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front upper bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Front Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Both front upper rubber gaiters split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Zero tread outer shoulder NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2024 102,727 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 102,695 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tyre perishing / cracking NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tyre perishing / cracking NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2023 102,688 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on in dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Front side light comes on when foot brake applied (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear inner sill corroded / holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill corroded holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tyre perishing / cracking NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tyre perishing / cracking NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 98,986 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise both rear tyres perishing/ cracking near fail tyres born 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 98,978 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure headlight lens unstuck / loose (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Sidelight comes on when foot brake applied (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding binding 32% (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise both rear tyres perishing/ cracking near fail tyres born 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 95,733 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubbing on body (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise brake pads low near fail signs of brake binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise both rear tyres also tyre tread getting low tyre size 205 /55 x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 91,946 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 91,803 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 89,161 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 86,693 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 84,872 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 80,779 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 72,564 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 67,077 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,550 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 55,395 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 46,850 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 40,330 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 37,759 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 37,759 miles

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

slight damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 25 Jul 2007 35,525 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 30,508 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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RA51 UXP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 RA51 UXP, 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 RA51 UXP registered?

RA51 UXP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 February 2002.

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