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VU51 DVZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,434 mi
Last recorded114,434 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 DVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 114,434 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 114,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 108,042 miles

Both front suspension top mounts have slight play

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

slight air leak/noise from brake pedal area but servo operates correctly

Pass 13 Nov 2014 98,843 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 92,085 miles

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

Rear tyres both cracked and perished

Fail 1 Nov 2013 92,085 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear tyres both cracked and perished

Pass 22 Nov 2012 84,248 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 79,843 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 79,843 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 70,162 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 57,629 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 51,844 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 51,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 45,276 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 38,326 miles

slight wear front discs

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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VU51 DVZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc 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 VU51 DVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU51 DVZ registered?

VU51 DVZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is VU51 DVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU51 DVZ 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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