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SC51 ODH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,190 mi
Last recorded84,190 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC51 ODH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 84,190 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 80,594 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 80,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 76,170 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

rear bumper damaged

Fail 11 Dec 2013 76,168 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear bumper damaged

oil filler cap missing

Nail in offside front tyre

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

engine management light on

exhaust centre bracket insecure

Fail 26 Oct 2012 70,923 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

centre exhaust bracket broken

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2012 70,923 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2011 65,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pad warning light on

n/s/f inner brake disc worn

Pass 16 Sep 2010 58,419 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 51,542 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 44,781 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 37,334 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 31,143 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 31,141 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front no. plate cracked † †power steer pipe leak at n/s rack † †front brake disks scored inner surface † †

Fail 11 Nov 2005 24,626 miles

FRONT No PLATE CRACKED † †CUT IN N/S/F TYRE † †FRONT BRAKE DISKS SCORED & PITTED

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

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 24,626 miles

FRONT No PLATE CRACKED † †CUT IN N/S/F TYRE † †FRONT BRAKE DISKS SCORED & PITTED

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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SC51 ODH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SC51 ODH, 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 SC51 ODH registered?

SC51 ODH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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