MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,853 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
1/ o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill backing (2.4.A.3)
1/ o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge
1/ n/s track rod end cover becoming perished
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)
Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
1. Front brake pads wearing low. 2. Slight binding on rear brakes. 3. Rear brake discs starting to corrode.
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
1. Front brake pads wearing low. 2. Slight binding on rear brakes. 3. Rear brake discs starting to corrode.
Nearside rear tyre at legal limits.
engine management light illuminated
both sills dented
eml illuminated
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
both sills dented
eml illuminated
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BV02 TUJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 BV02 TUJ, 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 BV02 TUJ registered?
BV02 TUJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 March 2002.
Is BV02 TUJ safe to buy?
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