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DH51 SAM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,411 mi
Last recorded25,411 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH51 SAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 25,411 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 24,390 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 21,216 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 21,033 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 21,033 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

power steering fluid bottle securing bolt missing

Pass 19 Jan 2007 18,002 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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DH51 SAM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DH51 SAM, 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

How do I check the history of DH51 SAM?

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What year was DH51 SAM registered?

DH51 SAM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 January 2002.

Is DH51 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH51 SAM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DH51 SAM have outstanding finance?

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