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PF51 TXG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,852 mi
Last recorded51,852 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF51 TXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 51,852 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 51,852 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 49,728 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 49,728 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 47,135 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,241 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 37,540 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 32,238 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 32,238 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 28,616 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 28,616 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 TXG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PF51 TXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PF51 TXG?

You can check the full history of PF51 TXG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PF51 TXG registered?

PF51 TXG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 January 2002.

Is PF51 TXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF51 TXG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PF51 TXG have outstanding finance?

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