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PF51 SYR

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

81,284 mi
Last recorded81,284 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF51 SYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 81,284 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Driver door handle sticks sometimes

Front number plate peeling

Rear number plate peeling

Vehicle has misfire

Fail 19 Sep 2023 81,281 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear number plate peeling

Vehicle has misfire

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Driver door handle sticks sometimes

Front number plate peeling

Pass 9 Aug 2022 80,275 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded under original plastic coating. unable to assess the extent. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 80,273 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded under original plastic coating. unable to assess the extent. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 77,615 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sill damage

Pass 3 Aug 2020 76,150 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 76,150 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 69,884 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 66,464 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 65,751 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 65,748 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

no reverse gear

Pass 27 Jan 2016 64,255 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 57,596 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 57,592 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jan 2014 52,041 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 52,037 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 46,165 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 40,858 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 40,858 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 36,959 miles

Engine managment warning light on

Pass 22 Dec 2009 33,681 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 29,917 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 26,241 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 21,650 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 17,086 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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PF51 SYR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PF51 SYR, 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 PF51 SYR registered?

PF51 SYR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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