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ET51 FJC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,035 mi
Last recorded44,035 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 FJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 44,035 miles

EML on.

Fail 25 Feb 2017 44,035 miles

EML on.

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 43,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 42,639 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 42,639 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 41,703 miles

catalytic converter heatshield insecure.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 38,043 miles

eml on

exhaust heat shield loose/ratling

Fail 18 Feb 2013 38,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml on

exhaust heat shield loose/ratling

Pass 20 Feb 2012 34,035 miles

EML light on during test

N/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVEN ON INSIDE EDGES

O/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVEN ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 24 Feb 2011 31,351 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 31,349 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 29,852 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 29,852 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 28,655 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 27,469 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 25,785 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2006 21,752 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 21,752 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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ET51 FJC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ET51 FJC, 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 ET51 FJC?

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What year was ET51 FJC registered?

ET51 FJC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is ET51 FJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 FJC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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