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MF51 ZSY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,948 mi
Last recorded110,948 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 ZSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 110,948 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 110,948 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 106,102 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 97,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2011 97,698 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2010 90,128 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 90,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 83,649 miles

nearside front wiper blade slightly split

offside front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 18 Jul 2008 77,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear seat belts unable to check

offside front tyre perished and close to limit

scaratches to offside rear wheel arch

Fail 14 Jul 2008 77,200 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear seat belts unable to check

offside front tyre perished and close to limit

scaratches to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 19 Jul 2007 71,605 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 71,604 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 May 2006 65,184 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 63,803 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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MF51 ZSY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZSY, 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 ZSY registered?

MF51 ZSY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 January 2002.

Is MF51 ZSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 ZSY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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