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WM51MFO
2002 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1781cc
General Information
- Registration WM51MFO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1781cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
14
Passes
13
Failures
51.85%
Pass Rate
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129 Total Defects Recorded
26 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 160,563 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill heaverly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel suspect sliders on caliper may be siezed (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- dashbaord indicating worn brakes
14 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 157,621 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2020 23 Jun 202614 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 157,621 MI
23 Jun 20264 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 152,413 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)
4 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 152,413 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
6 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 148,418 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 148,418 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 132,836 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2017 23 Jun 20261 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 132,836 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
28 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 132,760 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
6 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 126,216 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
3 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 126,155 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
5 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 119,782 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 119,782 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 109,214 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2014Advisory 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 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 109,214 MI
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)
28 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 93,489 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2013 23 Jun 202628 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 93,489 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
2 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 83,201 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- 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 Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
1 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 71,430 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 61,796 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
2 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 61,796 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
2 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,214 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2009 23 Jun 20262 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,032 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
1 Feb 2007
Fail
Mileage: 41,009 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
20 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,735 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2007 23 Jun 202620 Jan 2006
Fail
Mileage: 34,735 MI
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WM51MFO was registered on 2002-01-15
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