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BX51 MWM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,453 mi
Last recorded120,453 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 MWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 120,453 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 110,132 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 57,740 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 53,144 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 18,808 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 18,808 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 38,630 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 32,692 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 28,635 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 28,635 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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BX51 MWM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BX51 MWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX51 MWM registered?

BX51 MWM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is BX51 MWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX51 MWM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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