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MM51 FBU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,239 mi
Last recorded106,239 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 FBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 106,239 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Feb 2017 106,239 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 98,910 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 98,910 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 86,044 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 71,010 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 61,311 miles

bubbling appearing under the protective coating of all brake pipes. unable to assess whether it is corrosoion or the extent of corrosion.

Fail 7 Jan 2013 61,311 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

both rear wheels are stiff to turn by hand

bubbling appearing under the protective coating of all brake pipes. unable to assess whether it is corrosoion or the extent of corrosion.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 54,821 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 46,431 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 37,025 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 32,969 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 32,969 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 29,585 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 25,120 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 20,175 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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MM51 FBU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MM51 FBU, 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 MM51 FBU registered?

MM51 FBU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 January 2002.

Is MM51 FBU safe to buy?

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