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H19 MFM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,129 mi
Last recorded124,129 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH19 MFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 124,129 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 124,127 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lights (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 123,682 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 123,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 122,425 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 121,432 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 120,902 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 119,492 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 116,852 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 113,468 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 110,005 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 105,812 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 101,013 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 91,582 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 91,582 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 81,932 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 71,464 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 30 Sep 2011 61,341 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 53,368 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 46,194 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 40,169 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,031 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 23,902 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 17,645 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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H19 MFM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H19 MFM, 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 H19 MFM registered?

H19 MFM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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