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CW02 ARF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,856 mi
Last recorded107,856 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW02 ARF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 107,856 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i)) handbrake travel indicates repair/adjustment may be required Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

Fail 14 Jan 2023 107,856 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i)) handbrake travel indicates repair/adjustment may be required Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 102,401 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 100,060 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s & o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel indicates repair/adjustment may be required

Fail 10 Feb 2021 100,060 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements on when switched off (4.5.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s & o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel indicates repair/adjustment may be required

Pass 22 Jul 2019 95,864 miles

mileage on last test was an error on my part as I had put part of chassis number

Pass 23 May 2019 635,331 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 91,575 miles

Center exhaust mount detached

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 May 2018 91,573 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Phone cradle (8.3.1b)

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

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

Center exhaust mount detached

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2017 87,390 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 87,307 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 87,014 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 86,986 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 83,859 miles

offside rear tyre starting to split at tread

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 83,859 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside rear tyre starting to split at tread

Pass 20 Sep 2013 77,490 miles

engine management warning lamp on

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2013 77,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine management warning lamp on

near side rear tyre perished

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 69,965 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 65,041 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2010 53,496 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 53,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 48,246 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 41,600 miles

o/s/f/ tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Feb 2007 35,127 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 ARF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ARF, 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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CW02 ARF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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