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EF02 FHG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,820 mi
Last recorded86,820 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 FHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 86,820 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 85,294 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 80,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 80,585 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 75,017 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 69,953 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 69,953 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 62,357 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 62,357 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT UNITS OUTER LENSE COVER MISSING

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR

Pass 16 Nov 2010 56,428 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 56,428 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

os mirror housing insecure

Fail 1 Oct 2009 53,171 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 53,171 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 50,252 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 46,381 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 46,381 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 40,072 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 40,072 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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EF02 FHG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EF02 FHG, 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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What year was EF02 FHG registered?

EF02 FHG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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