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CU02 OYJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,047 mi
Last recorded113,047 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 OYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 113,047 miles

engine man light on

exhaust has a minor leak

Fail 26 Aug 2015 113,047 miles

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

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

engine man light on

exhaust has a minor leak

Fail 28 May 2015 112,654 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres de-laminating on inner edges

engine man light on

Pass 4 Aug 2014 106,746 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 103,673 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2013 103,672 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

engine management light on

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 100,270 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

engine management light is on

o/s/ sill is slightly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 91,559 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 91,554 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

2 front brake discs worn.

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 69,076 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 62,823 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 62,823 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 53,177 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 53,177 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 42,249 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 OYJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CU02 OYJ, 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 CU02 OYJ registered?

CU02 OYJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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