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CX02 WGU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,148 mi
Last recorded162,148 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 WGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 162,148 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 162,145 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 162,140 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 5 Aug 2015 155,276 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front tyre treads are getting slightly low

Pass 7 Aug 2014 150,195 miles

all front to rear brake pipes oxidized under plastic coatings

all suspension coil springs corroded

both rear brake slightly binding

front wipers slightly perished

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 7 Aug 2014 150,195 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all front to rear brake pipes oxidized under plastic coatings

all suspension coil springs corroded

both rear brake slightly binding

offside front track rod end rubber boot perished

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 145,183 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

all suspension coil springs are corroded

both trackrod ends gaiters are perrished

Pass 8 Jun 2012 139,519 miles

rear exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2011 131,694 miles

air bag light on

Pass 5 Oct 2009 123,034 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 115,655 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 102,021 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 102,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 95,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 95,119 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 WGU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 WGU, 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 WGU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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