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BG02 ASX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,207 mi
Last recorded122,207 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 ASX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 122,207 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 122,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2017 116,055 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 115,997 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Outer nail embedded in tyre

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel needs adjustment or repair (3.1.6b)

Rear central brake light not working

both rear and nsf tyres perished have cracks within grooves and on outer/inner walls

Pass 31 Aug 2016 112,567 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 109,717 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 107,677 miles

front and rear disc slightly worn and lipped

Pass 6 Aug 2013 104,865 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 101,240 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 92,824 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2011 92,804 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 81,367 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)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 70,548 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 63,758 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 63,755 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 55,028 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 45,451 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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BG02 ASX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BG02 ASX, 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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BG02 ASX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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