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CX02 UPB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,858 mi
Last recorded93,858 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 UPB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 93,858 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 91,731 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 88,945 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 88,945 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 85,804 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 85,803 miles

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

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 79,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 78,706 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 78,706 miles

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 74,328 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

inner tie rods have slight play

Fail 29 Sep 2015 74,328 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

inner tie rods have slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2014 68,701 miles

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 64,177 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 60,806 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 53,312 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 44,337 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 35,474 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 29,209 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 23,686 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 23,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

front no plate slight damage

nail in osr tyre.not repairable

nsf electric window operation faulty

nsf tyre 1.6 mm.on legal limit

rear no plate screws securing screws loose

stickers on osf windscreen.just outside of swept volume of wipers.advise remove or reposition

Pass 5 Apr 2006 18,278 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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CX02 UPB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UPB, 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 UPB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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