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YL51 OMD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

10,163 mi
Last recorded10,163 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 OMD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2019 10,163 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Outer sill damaged

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

Unable to test n/s/r wheel bearing due to brake bind

Pass 2 Oct 2018 6,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front flexible brake hose cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front flexible brake hose cracking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Underbody has slight corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2018 6,503 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front flexible brake hose cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front flexible brake hose cracking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2017 3,852 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 1,256 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 1,239 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Centre Lower exhaust bracket welds broken but exhaust secure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower outer sill damaged

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

Pass 13 Jun 2015 119,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2014
Fail 7 Jun 2014

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 105,038 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 99,890 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 92,393 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 92,393 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 82,099 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 82,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 72,919 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 72,917 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 61,821 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 61,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 49,457 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 36,612 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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YL51 OMD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YL51 OMD, 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 YL51 OMD registered?

YL51 OMD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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