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MF51 UBW

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,650 mi
Last recorded105,650 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 105,650 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2018 100,247 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 100,245 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 95,054 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Feb 2017 95,053 miles

Central Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML on

Pass 18 Feb 2016 88,825 miles

EML ON

slight play in n/s rack joint

Fail 18 Feb 2016 88,825 miles

EML ON

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in n/s rack joint

Pass 19 Feb 2015 51,323 miles

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 51,323 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 72,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

anti freeze -46c

Pass 15 Feb 2013 64,284 miles

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 55,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 11 Feb 2011 48,054 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 48,054 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 41,634 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 37,005 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 15 Feb 2008 34,132 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 30,925 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 27,891 miles

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

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 UBW 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 UBW, 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 MF51 UBW registered?

MF51 UBW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is MF51 UBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 UBW 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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