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AG02 ETF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

126,379 mi
Last recorded126,379 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG02 ETF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 126,379 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 126,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 118,866 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 118,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both down to cords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 113,850 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 113,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

engine light on advise.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 108,789 miles

nearside front wheelbearing slight noise

Fail 17 Apr 2014 108,789 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front wheelbearing slight noise

Pass 14 Feb 2013 99,822 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 99,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 99,806 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2012 99,806 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2011 94,042 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 94,039 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 80,444 miles

ADVISE REAR DISCS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 80,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ADVISE REAR DISCS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 69,126 miles

advise reversing light unit hole

Fail 27 Jul 2009 69,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise reversing light unit hole

Pass 12 Aug 2008 57,483 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 47,985 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 47,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 39,297 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 39,297 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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AG02 ETF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 AG02 ETF, 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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AG02 ETF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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