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BU02 CXX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

92,638 mi
Last recorded92,638 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 CXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2019 92,638 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S O/S WIPER ARMS NOT SET CORRECTLY (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine misfire

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 22 May 2019 92,628 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine misfiring

MIL illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 92,415 miles

EML on

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 92,415 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 90,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 90,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 87,690 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 87,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 82,096 miles

Advise N/S washer jet broken

Advise slight play in O/S track rod

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 82,096 miles

Advise N/S washer jet broken

Advise slight play in O/S track rod

Pass 8 Dec 2012 77,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear axle tyre sizes differ

o/s/r brake slightly binding

rear no plate crooked

Fail 8 Dec 2012 77,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear axle tyre sizes differ

o/s/r brake slightly binding

rear no plate crooked

Fail 12 Sep 2011 69,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 12 Sep 2011 69,312 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 61,373 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 61,373 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 51,079 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 51,079 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 44,630 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 41,647 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 35,668 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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BU02 CXX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 BU02 CXX, 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 BU02 CXX registered?

BU02 CXX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 April 2002.

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