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VX51 OOY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

90,253 mi
Last recorded90,253 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 OOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 90,253 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 87,370 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded VX51OOY (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 87,370 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded VX51OOY (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 84,940 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 84,910 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 82,402 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 80,987 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 79,614 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 75,660 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 74,711 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 73,543 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 71,535 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 64,641 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 59,088 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 54,515 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 50,616 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 48,021 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 44,827 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 39,727 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 33,953 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 28,873 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 28,873 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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VX51 OOY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VX51 OOY, 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 VX51 OOY registered?

VX51 OOY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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The MOT history for VX51 OOY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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