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CX02 BYO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,948 mi
Last recorded108,948 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 BYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 108,948 miles

All four coil springs corroded.

Nearside Inner Side skirt corroded/holed at rear.

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape on inner tread.

Offside Inner Side skirt corroded/holed at rear.

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape on inner tread.

Fail 31 Aug 2016 108,948 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

All four coil springs corroded.

Centre Exhaust bracket broken.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm & worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Side skirt corroded/holed at rear.

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape on inner tread.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Inner Side skirt corroded/holed at rear.

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape on inner tread.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 94,948 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 94,948 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 90,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front lower grill damaged

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

offside side skirt corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2014 90,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front lower grill damaged

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

offside side skirt corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 81,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2012 77,700 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 72,006 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 66,246 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 57,586 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 50,360 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 40,996 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 40,996 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 32,367 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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CX02 BYO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CX02 BYO, 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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CX02 BYO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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