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BP02 XAU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,677 mi
Last recorded124,677 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 XAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 124,677 miles

CO's just met min req

Engine light on

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front strut tops (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Sill covers fitted and inner sills heavily black to prevent visaul inspection but passed the tap test sound intact

Pass 2 Jul 2016 116,064 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jun 2015 102,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside rack end joint has slight play

Pass 18 Jun 2015 102,756 miles

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

offside rack end joint has slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2014 91,225 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 79,612 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight play in offside rack end

Fail 11 Jun 2013 79,612 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front pads 60% worn

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 20 Jun 2012 68,922 miles

offside & nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 20 Jun 2012 68,922 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside & nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2011 55,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 43,833 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise o/s/r tyre weathered and cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 11 Jul 2009 40,038 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 40,038 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 36,696 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 31,107 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2007 31,107 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 26,541 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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BP02 XAU 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 70.6%.

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 BP02 XAU, 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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BP02 XAU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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