MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,575 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
emissions very erratic fast idle hard to maintain eml light on
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
emissions very erratic fast idle hard to maintain eml light on
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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ET51 FJY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ET51 FJY, 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.
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What year was ET51 FJY registered?
ET51 FJY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 January 2002.
Is ET51 FJY safe to buy?
The MOT history for ET51 FJY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does ET51 FJY have outstanding finance?
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