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AX02 FWC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

152,816 mi
Last recorded152,816 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 FWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2022 152,816 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 143,915 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 143,892 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 138,892 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 138,806 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 103,680 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2012 98,644 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 98,635 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 92,039 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 92,034 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 83,939 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 83,939 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 76,746 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 76,746 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 69,331 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 69,331 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 58,987 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 51,171 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 51,171 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)

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 FWC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 FWC, 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 FWC registered?

AX02 FWC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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