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MUI 4608

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,593 mi
Last recorded193,593 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUI 4608
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 193,593 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 193,587 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 190,277 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 27 Sep 2018 190,276 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both rear beam axle mounting bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position cannot be opened so cannot carry out checks in boot area (6.2.1 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi and cat (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Lower Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front strut top mounts worn and have play

engine oil leak from sump

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 29 Sep 2017 182,647 miles

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)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 182,524 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 172,199 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 15 Sep 2015 160,548 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 149,049 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 138,924 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 128,772 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 30 Sep 2011 118,423 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 106,893 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 94,450 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 81,322 miles

slight free play in offside steering rack end

Pass 5 Oct 2007 68,991 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 54,522 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 37,612 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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MUI 4608 is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MUI 4608, 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 MUI 4608 registered?

MUI 4608 is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 July 2002.

Is MUI 4608 safe to buy?

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