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RY51 VXP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,970 mi
Last recorded86,970 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 VXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2017 86,970 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside Front seat belt clip cover missing

Nearside sill damaged

front number plate damaged

Pass 31 May 2016 77,669 miles

front number plate damaged

both sills damaged

Nearside Front seat belt stalk casing missing

Pass 11 Jun 2015 72,007 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 71,950 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

cracks to o/s rear tyre

n/s rear brake binding

both front brake discs worn to the limit and corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 68,345 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 68,335 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 62,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 61,265 miles

air bag light showing fault on system

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges and have small cracks on outer sidewalls

nearside front seatbelt stalk plastic cover missing

Fail 20 Dec 2012 61,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

air bag light showing fault on system

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges and have small cracks on outer sidewalls

nearside front seatbelt stalk plastic cover missing

Pass 7 Dec 2011 58,594 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 56,341 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 51,697 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 46,327 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 39,921 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 31,522 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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RY51 VXP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RY51 VXP, 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 RY51 VXP registered?

RY51 VXP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is RY51 VXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY51 VXP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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