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D14 BMH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,947 mi
Last recorded55,947 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD14 BMH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 55,947 miles

Central Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 49,344 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 49,340 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 43,981 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 43,981 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2017 30,181 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 30,115 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front dust cover on damper split

Nearside Front engine light check on

Offside Front dust cover on damper split

Pass 26 Oct 2016 18,719 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 15,204 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 13,373 miles

engine management light is on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Oct 2013 12,062 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracks in side wall

Fail 26 Sep 2013 12,062 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre has cracks in side wall

Pass 25 Oct 2012 11,367 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 10,745 miles

all four tyres starting to crack n/s front worse of all four .

Pass 13 Jul 2010 10,106 miles

Nearside front tyre split/cracking outer edge

dampness gearbox differential area

Fail 13 Jul 2010 10,106 miles

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

Nearside front tyre split/cracking outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

dampness gearbox differential area

Pass 7 Jul 2009 9,511 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 8,411 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 7,178 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 6,185 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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D14 BMH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D14 BMH, 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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D14 BMH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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