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MM51FDO
2002 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration MM51FDO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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MOT History 36 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
36
Total Tests
21
Passes
15
Failures
58.33%
Pass Rate
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106 Total Defects Recorded
3 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 168,814 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2026 26 Jun 20262 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 168,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 161,889 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights have become opaque due to head and UV exposure (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 155,585 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both have become opaque due to heat and uv exposure (4.1.4 (b))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
4 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 155,585 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both have become opaque due to heat and uv exposure (4.1.4 (b))
5 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 145,667 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2023 26 Jun 20265 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 145,667 MI
26 Jun 202629 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,382 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 137,370 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 131,105 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
1 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 131,099 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
10 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 125,096 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2020 26 Jun 202621 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 122,452 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
7 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 116,595 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- hazard lights switch slightly faulty (sticking)
- exhaust not secure at center joint
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
7 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 116,595 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- hazard lights switch slightly faulty (sticking)
- exhaust not secure at center joint
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
19 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 112,413 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- engine cover
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
21 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 106,875 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
21 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 106,875 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box, also clamp broken (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
10 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 101,947 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
10 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 101,947 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
30 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 95,411 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2014 26 Jun 202628 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 95,410 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
13 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,968 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
12 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 85,968 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
16 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 77,235 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 77,235 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 69,039 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
6 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 69,039 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
20 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 68,901 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
22 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 60,227 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
22 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 60,227 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nail in offside front tyre Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
2 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,477 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
2 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,929 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
2 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 44,929 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
18 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,717 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
20 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,753 MI
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MM51FDO was registered on 2002-02-07
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