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BF02 BGE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,261 mi
Last recorded94,261 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 BGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2016 94,261 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration emissions test aborted due to excessive smoke (7.3.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all wheels protrude from the body

damage to offside lower corner of windscreen but not in drivers view

stretched tyres fitted to road wheels

Pass 9 Dec 2014 87,109 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 80,754 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 80,754 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 74,853 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 67,074 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 67,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 60,192 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 60,192 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 59,730 miles

engine lamp on and low fuel lamp

Pass 18 Mar 2009 49,273 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 39,315 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 27,924 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 23,970 miles

Approx 6,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Nearside rear tyre wearing badly on inside edge recommend change.

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 BGE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF02 BGE registered?

BF02 BGE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 June 2002.

Is BF02 BGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF02 BGE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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