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AO02 VDM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,223 mi
Last recorded105,223 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 105,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic Converter (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre Starting To Crack

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside And Offside Front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 105,223 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic Converter (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre Starting To Crack

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside And Offside Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 104,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyres Starting To Wear On Inner Edges

Fail 10 May 2019 104,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyres Starting To Wear On Inner Edges

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 101,419 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2017 97,405 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre age cracking in tread

Tyre Punctured

Fail 6 May 2017 97,405 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre age cracking in tread

Tyre Punctured

Pass 14 May 2016 93,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible Pipe Section (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2016 93,543 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible Pipe Section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 89,715 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 89,714 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 87,412 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 85,121 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 82,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 78,012 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 73,364 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 69,466 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 66,187 miles

Both front tyres are getting low 3mm.

Front brake pads are getting low 2-3mm.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 59,035 miles

both rear seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted

front number plate cracked (still readable)

scratch in zone b of windscreen

Fail 3 Apr 2007 59,035 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted

front number plate cracked (still readable)

scratch in zone b of windscreen

Pass 6 Apr 2006 44,400 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 44,400 miles

Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

crack in front number plate

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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AO02 VDM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AO02 VDM, 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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AO02 VDM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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