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CU02 FCC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,365 mi
Last recorded152,365 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 FCC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2021 152,365 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leaking on join after cat & join after centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis corroded, near engine mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 53% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure, not likely to fall from carrier

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Engine oil level low

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

Cylinder 3 spark plug insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2020 145,799 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 145,774 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 130,989 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 117,689 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 117,623 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

advise rack play o/s arm

Pass 24 Feb 2017 98,591 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 88,909 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 86,003 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml on

Fail 24 Feb 2015 86,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml on

Pass 28 Feb 2014 81,053 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 73,921 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 73,921 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 68,611 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 58,115 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 50,508 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 42,368 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2008 36,112 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 31,135 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 24,965 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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CU02 FCC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU02 FCC, 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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CU02 FCC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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