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BG02 AXC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,823 mi
Last recorded99,823 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 AXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2022 99,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 97,709 miles

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2021 97,708 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

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

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2020 95,214 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 95,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively after brake aplication (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 89,641 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 89,641 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 84,373 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Door sill dented

Fail 5 Jan 2018 84,373 miles

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

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Door sill dented

Pass 21 Dec 2016 78,643 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Door sill dented

Pass 4 Jan 2016 73,342 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust centre support detatched

Fail 4 Jan 2016 73,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust centre support detatched

Pass 2 Jan 2015 68,653 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust centre mounting broken but still supporting the exhaust

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2015 68,653 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust centre mounting broken but still supporting the exhaust

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 63,008 miles

Age cracks in offside rear tyre

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated but still supporting exhaust

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside wiper blade deteriorating

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 57,793 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 53,165 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 48,534 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 47,957 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 43,898 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 38,879 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 34,927 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 May 2006 28,484 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 AXC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BG02 AXC, 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 BG02 AXC registered?

BG02 AXC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is BG02 AXC safe to buy?

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