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MU51 KAT

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,286 mi
Last recorded102,286 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 KAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 102,286 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 101,652 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 101,652 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 95,292 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 95,292 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 88,317 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 80,524 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 71,575 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 59,026 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 55,177 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 55,173 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 50,817 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 50,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 46,971 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 43,463 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 43,463 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 38,966 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 38,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 33,044 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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MU51 KAT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MU51 KAT, 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 MU51 KAT registered?

MU51 KAT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 January 2002.

Is MU51 KAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU51 KAT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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