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FV51 LDF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,027 mi
Last recorded104,027 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 LDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 104,027 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

crack and chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Jul 2015 94,844 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 86,135 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 86,103 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 76,833 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 70,722 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 63,480 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 61,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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Pass 20 May 2008 58,017 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 50,903 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 47,935 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 47,935 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 39,753 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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FV51 LDF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FV51 LDF, 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 FV51 LDF registered?

FV51 LDF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is FV51 LDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV51 LDF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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