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WX51 FZB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,369 mi
Last recorded122,369 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 FZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 122,369 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 122,369 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 116,665 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 112,662 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 112,548 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 109,144 miles

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

cannot see brake pad life.

top cover fitted

Fail 6 May 2016 109,102 miles

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

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

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

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

cannot see brake pad life.

top cover fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 105,522 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 101,684 miles

Nearside front seat belt stalk casing missing

Fail 4 Jul 2014 101,684 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside front seat belt stalk casing missing

Pass 21 Jun 2013 96,426 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 96,426 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 91,985 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 91,985 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 82,223 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 68,976 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 54,919 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 42,704 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 36,483 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 29,668 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 29,318 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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WX51 FZB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc 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 WX51 FZB, 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 WX51 FZB registered?

WX51 FZB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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The MOT history for WX51 FZB 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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