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AG02 ETO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,276 mi
Last recorded84,276 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 84,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both clamps have slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective 2nd rear mount not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 82,444 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 71,630 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 71,428 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 65,561 miles

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 62,430 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 62,430 miles

EML - Engine Management Light indicates a fault

General condition represents age of vehicle

Nearside front tyre has a nail in

Nearside front tyre showing signs of wear on inner edge

Nearside sill damaged

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

Offside rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle has been lowered

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 62,430 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

EML - Engine Management Light indicates a fault

General condition represents age of vehicle

Nearside front tyre has a nail in

Nearside front tyre showing signs of wear on inner edge

Nearside sill damaged

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

Offside rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle has been lowered

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 58,748 miles

advisorys on refusal certificate

Fail 14 Feb 2015 58,748 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs lipped

man light on

ns sill damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2014 54,876 miles

both rear sill rusty

front discs lipped

nsf tyre on edge on limit

Fail 14 Feb 2014 54,876 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear sill rusty

front discs lipped

nsf tyre on edge on limit

Pass 22 Feb 2013 50,179 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 50,179 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 45,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

after marked spring fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2011 40,224 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 31,417 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 23,531 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 19,456 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 14,933 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise slight corrosion on all brake discs

advise slight smear on front wipers

Pass 15 May 2007 14,933 miles

advise slight corrosion on all brake discs

advise slight smear on front wipers

Pass 4 Dec 2006 11,958 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 ETO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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