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BF02 BDV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,851 mi
Last recorded66,851 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 BDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 66,851 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 66,851 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 53,220 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 49,321 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 45,656 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 45,656 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 41,451 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,573 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 33,287 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 31,479 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,715 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 25,224 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 21,912 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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BF02 BDV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF02 BDV, 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 BF02 BDV registered?

BF02 BDV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 April 2002.

Is BF02 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF02 BDV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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