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BF02 DUA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

100,976 mi
Last recorded100,976 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 DUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 100,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 100,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 95,402 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 95,371 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 93,732 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 92,529 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 92,218 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 84,486 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine man light on

Pass 8 Jan 2014 75,881 miles

oil light on

Fail 7 Jan 2014 75,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil light on

Fail 25 Sep 2012 67,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 67,086 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 62,942 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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)

advised s and g check

engine management light is lit on dashboard

front bumper is damaged

nearside front wheel trim is missing

nearside outer sill is damaged

nearside rear wheel trim is missing

offside door handle is stiff

offside outer sill is damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2010 58,836 miles

engine management light is lit on dashboard

nearside rear wheel trim is missing

offside rear outer sill is damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2009 52,205 miles

2 nails in offside rear tyre tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front wheel trim is missing

offside rear tyre is cracking 205/55/16WR 027004

Fail 5 Dec 2009 52,205 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

2 nails in offside rear tyre tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front wheel trim is missing

offside rear tyre is cracking 205/55/16WR 027004

Pass 1 Nov 2008 44,820 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)

advised s and g check

Fail 1 Nov 2008 44,820 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

advised s and g check

Pass 30 Aug 2007 36,669 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

offside outer sill is damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2007 36,669 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

offside outer sill is damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2006 29,894 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 29,894 miles

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

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)

engine managment light is lit on dashboard

Pass 1 Jul 2005 21,016 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 DUA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BF02 DUA, 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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BF02 DUA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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