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MF51 UAN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,528 mi
Last recorded128,528 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 UAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 128,528 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight wear front anti roll bar bushes

Travel in footbrake

Fail 24 Apr 2019 128,528 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight wear front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 24 Apr 2018 121,879 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 121,879 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 106,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 106,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 101,769 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 101,769 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 96,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to rear exhaust box

slight corrosion to coil springs

Pass 4 Mar 2014 90,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 85,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 81,881 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 75,732 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 64,865 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 53,508 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 41,602 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 34,245 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 31,265 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 31,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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MF51 UAN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MF51 UAN, 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 MF51 UAN registered?

MF51 UAN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is MF51 UAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 UAN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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