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RY51 WZP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,208 mi
Last recorded121,208 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 WZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2021 121,208 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 120,730 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 120,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 115,113 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 115,113 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfire (7.3.A.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front indicator lens missing

engine warning light on dash

Pass 12 Jan 2017 109,954 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1n)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 106,415 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Oct 2014 103,346 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Engine management light on

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front shock absorber is tangled with rubber protective shield

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

Wipers smearing

Fail 27 Oct 2014 103,346 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Engine management light on

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front shock absorber is tangled with rubber protective shield

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

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

Wipers smearing

Pass 4 Nov 2013 92,411 miles

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

mil light on

n/s/f tyre worn on edges, inner wall cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on edges,outer wall cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2012 80,954 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 69,982 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 69,980 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 63,466 miles

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

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

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

both front shock absorbers dust covers split

rear brake discs pitting

Fail 2 Feb 2010 50,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 50,553 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 43,102 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 40,980 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 40,980 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 38,234 miles

bit of condensation nearside headlamp

bit of play in steering rack

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes splitting

centre exhaust mounting/bracket broken

nearside froint tyre 2mm and worn raised tread area

parts of exhaust systen rusting

small stonechips to windscreen

undercutting to front brake discs

Fail 13 Feb 2008 38,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

bit of condensation nearside headlamp

bit of play in steering rack

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes splitting

centre exhaust mounting/bracket broken

nearside froint tyre 2mm and worn raised tread area

parts of exhaust systen rusting

small stonechips to windscreen

undercutting to front brake discs

Pass 13 Feb 2007 31,033 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 24,588 miles

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge and wearing low on main tread

some condensation nearside headlamp

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 WZP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WZP, 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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RY51 WZP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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