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P20 MLB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,134 mi
Last recorded97,134 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 MLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 97,134 miles

reverse gear is hard to select

Pass 9 Dec 2013 93,965 miles

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

advise o/s front head light slight misting

Pass 7 Dec 2012 87,652 miles

advise n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

advise slight damege front windscreen

Pass 7 Dec 2011 79,079 miles

air bag light on

engine management light on

front grille panel insecure

Fail 6 Dec 2011 79,065 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on

engine management light on

front grille panel insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2010 65,179 miles

advise managment light on

Pass 14 Nov 2009 55,548 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 45,169 miles

advise front discs & rear discs

advise o/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2007 34,178 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 25,484 miles

1. wheel trims fitted allround unable to check wheel nuts for presence/security.

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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P20 MLB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P20 MLB, 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 P20 MLB registered?

P20 MLB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 June 2002.

Is P20 MLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P20 MLB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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