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WL51 KPN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,997 mi
Last recorded117,997 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL51 KPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2023 117,997 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill has a hole due to corrosion within 30cms of the NSR axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant bottle is split and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill cover has a hole due to corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner brake hose on rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear brake pipe just before the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill cover has a hole due to corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner brake hose on rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear brake pipe just before the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from the sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 110,491 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear facing bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle flexible hose. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading to axle mounted flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Sill cover is corroded through

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle flexible hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading to axle mounted flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 103,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Cover sill has a hole in it due to corrosion.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Axle flexi hose. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Axle flexi hose. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 103,375 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded From caliper to axle flexible hose. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Cover sill has a hole in it due to corrosion.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall. also tyre is low on tread (3mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Axle flexi hose. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From caliper to axle flexible hose. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing would advise replacing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall. also tyre is low on tread (3mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Axle flexi hose. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 98,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 98,049 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 95,437 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 95,433 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting holed within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 94,176 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 94,176 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 91,170 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 91,169 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 88,248 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 85,316 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 81,372 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 77,881 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 73,809 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 70,274 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 66,882 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 62,649 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 56,017 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 48,766 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 42,969 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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WL51 KPN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WL51 KPN, 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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WL51 KPN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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