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MX51 PYT

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,059 mi
Last recorded58,059 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 PYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 58,059 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 58,059 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2009 55,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

Fail 12 May 2009 55,841 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 5 Dec 2007 48,551 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 48,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front 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 May 2007 45,779 miles

n/s/f tyre tread worn on edge

o/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 10 May 2007 45,700 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 38,171 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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MX51 PYT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 MX51 PYT, 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 MX51 PYT registered?

MX51 PYT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 January 2002.

Is MX51 PYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 PYT shows 9 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.

Does MX51 PYT have outstanding finance?

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