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AX02 AWA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,556 mi
Last recorded171,556 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 AWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 171,556 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

advise wipper marks on wind screen

Fail 7 Oct 2014 171,556 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

advise wipper marks on wind screen

Pass 3 Oct 2013 167,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 158,711 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 150,958 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 12 Jul 2011 150,958 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Feb 2010 149,623 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 134,583 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 134,583 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 112,873 miles

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

nut missing from pipe at o/s front under bonnet

Pass 1 Jun 2006 95,711 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 95,688 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake pads appear to be getting low.Check soon replace if needed

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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AX02 AWA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AX02 AWA, 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 AX02 AWA registered?

AX02 AWA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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