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CW02 BJO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,016 mi
Last recorded114,016 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW02 BJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 114,016 miles

rear axle is corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2019 114,007 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear axle is corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 110,115 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 110,115 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminates when brake applied (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 106,425 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 97,545 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 97,545 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Emission test aborted due to exhaust blow.Will require retesting

Pass 2 Sep 2014 85,954 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 81,322 miles

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

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

parking brake lever button missing

Pass 1 Jun 2012 75,557 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 75,557 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 70,061 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 70,061 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyre outer sidewalls perished

Pass 16 Jun 2010 67,633 miles

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs inner faces slightly pitted

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 16 Jun 2010 67,628 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs inner faces slightly pitted

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Jun 2009 65,400 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/rear metal fuel tank strap slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2009 65,400 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/rear metal fuel tank strap slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2008 62,849 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 53,273 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 43,824 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)

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 BJO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BJO, 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 BJO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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