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MM51 ZXX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,948 mi
Last recorded113,948 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 ZXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 113,948 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 113,941 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 111,072 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 108,042 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 104,487 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 104,487 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 101,245 miles

o/s/f wheel play

Pass 25 Aug 2012 95,350 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 88,234 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 88,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 73,379 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 73,369 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 May 2009 59,302 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 42,782 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 27,329 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 27,329 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 27,164 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 27,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

advise front number plate cracked

advise offside front wing mirror casing missing

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 ZXX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MM51 ZXX, 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 MM51 ZXX registered?

MM51 ZXX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 February 2002.

Is MM51 ZXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM51 ZXX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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