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CW02 AHD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,605 mi
Last recorded121,605 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW02 AHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 121,605 miles

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

both front tyres worn to 1.6mm legal limit [205/50/16v]

centre brake light inop

engine light on

exhaust centre mounting bracket broken

front brake application uneven but not excessive

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 24 Aug 2016 121,605 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn to 1.6mm legal limit [205/50/16v]

centre brake light inop

engine light on

exhaust centre mounting bracket broken

front brake application uneven but not excessive

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 5 Nov 2014 119,569 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm [205//50/16v]

center brake light inop

engine management light on

play in n/s steering rack end?

Fail 4 Nov 2014 119,552 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn to 2mm [205//50/16v]

engine management light on

play in n/s steering rack end?

Pass 6 Nov 2013 116,291 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 116,290 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 111,855 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 111,829 miles

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

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

play in n/s steering rack end..all brake discs corroded..

Pass 3 May 2011 98,114 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 89,174 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 75,705 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 64,270 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 64,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 43,619 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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CW02 AHD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CW02 AHD, 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 CW02 AHD registered?

CW02 AHD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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