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FSF 931S

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

2,049 mi
Last recorded2,049 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSF 931S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 2,049 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 31,750 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 30,868 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 30,776 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 30,739 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 29,051 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 29,051 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 26,379 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 27,401 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 26,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 25,660 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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FSF 931S is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FSF 931S, 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 FSF 931S registered?

FSF 931S is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 July 2002.

Is FSF 931S safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSF 931S shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FSF 931S have outstanding finance?

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