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AU02 VFD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,560 mi
Last recorded120,560 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 VFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 120,560 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 120,558 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 117,312 miles

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

exhaust has a temperary repair behind the catalitic converter

Fail 13 Mar 2018 117,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush excessivly worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

exhaust has a temperary repair behind the catalitic converter

Pass 28 Feb 2017 113,399 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 107,922 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 107,795 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 96,363 miles

o/s/f inner sill damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 17 Mar 2014 92,962 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 92,962 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge - advise tracking

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 90,059 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 90,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 88,049 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 86,331 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 86,330 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 80,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 80,461 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 76,341 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 76,338 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 71,977 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Feb 2008 71,977 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 67,053 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 67,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Pass 28 Oct 2005 48,924 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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AU02 VFD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AU02 VFD, 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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AU02 VFD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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