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WM51 DDO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,402 mi
Last recorded65,402 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 DDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 65,402 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 65,402 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 63,894 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 63,892 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 59,855 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 55,849 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn and perished

Pass 31 Dec 2015 52,341 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 52,251 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 49,077 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 49,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2014 45,440 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 42,088 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 38,727 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 34,973 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 31,542 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 31,526 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 27,298 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 22,437 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 18,808 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 14,789 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 14,789 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT SLIGHT CRACKING ON OUTERSIDE WALL

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT SLIGHT CRACKING OUTER SIDE WALL

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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WM51 DDO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WM51 DDO, 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 WM51 DDO registered?

WM51 DDO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is WM51 DDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM51 DDO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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