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BD02 CLX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,616 mi
Last recorded140,616 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 CLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2019 140,616 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.748 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 8.20 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 8.20 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.81 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1332 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 1332 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 132,499 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 132,499 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 127,195 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 127,193 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 120,378 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 120,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 116,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both slightly showing white in colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tread starting to crack and perish

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both slightly showing white in colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both inner sills corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

items removed from screen before test

Fail 9 Nov 2015 116,575 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner joint split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both slightly showing white in colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tread starting to crack and perish

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both slightly showing white in colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both inner sills corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

items removed from screen before test

Pass 10 Mar 2015 113,835 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 113,835 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 110,421 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 106,508 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 106,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 103,949 miles

o/s/f brake disc corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2011 101,063 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 101,063 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 99,904 miles

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

air bag light flashing

off side front brake disc corroded on inner surface

Pass 30 Jul 2009 85,560 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 74,660 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 58,812 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 45,904 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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BD02 CLX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BD02 CLX, 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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BD02 CLX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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