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FM51 FMK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,901 mi
Last recorded116,901 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 FMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2019 116,901 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 111,096 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 104,774 miles

Brake pedal travel long

Nearside Rear Calliper damp but no sings of leaks

both front tyres on legal limit and cracking

o/s and n/s front lower arm rear bushes starting to split but no movement

o/s rear disc rusty and worn

Fail 28 Oct 2017 104,755 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported center mount broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres on legal limit and cracking

o/s and n/s front lower arm rear bushes starting to split but no movement

o/s rear disc rusty and worn

Pass 2 Nov 2016 97,410 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 97,379 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 91,106 miles

front wiper rubbers split

Fail 20 Nov 2015 91,103 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front wiper rubbers split

Pass 30 Jul 2014 83,724 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 83,724 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 73,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 66,429 miles

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

front wipers don't clear sceen fully

Fail 25 Jun 2012 66,429 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

front wipers don't clear sceen fully

Pass 16 Jun 2011 58,596 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 51,262 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 48,652 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 37,005 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 27,140 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2007 16,663 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 13,079 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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FM51 FMK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FM51 FMK, 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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FM51 FMK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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