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PF51 YHD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

113,708 mi
Last recorded113,708 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF51 YHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 113,708 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 109,825 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 108,015 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 105,353 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 103,465 miles

Front both tyres cracking on inner and outer edges of tread

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres cracking on inner and outer edges of tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 99,863 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 10 Mar 2017 99,844 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2016 97,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both reasr tyres perished

Pass 10 Mar 2015 94,216 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 19 Mar 2014 91,823 miles

n/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 19 Mar 2014 91,823 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 20 Mar 2013 89,688 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 89,688 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 86,993 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 86,993 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 83,641 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 78,812 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 75,708 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 64,031 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 45,768 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 45,768 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 31,315 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 YHD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PF51 YHD, 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 YHD registered?

PF51 YHD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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