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EN02 JNO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,550 mi
Last recorded134,550 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN02 JNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 134,550 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 127,871 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 120,947 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)

engine mal lamp on

Pass 20 Feb 2014 113,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front roadwheel damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2014 113,160 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine appears to missfire

nearside front roadwheel damaged

Fail 11 Jan 2014 112,480 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

3Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Engine breather pipe broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine misfire

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

MIL Light on

Oil leak

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jan 2013 100,554 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 88,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 88,383 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 88,340 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

3 wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

engine management light on dash

inspection covers fitted above engine bay

oil leak on gear-box

rear brake discs becoming worn,lipped and corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2010 78,153 miles

3 wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

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

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

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

all tyres perishing and cracking up

engine management light on dash

exhaust corroding - centre mounting bracket broken and insecure

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads becoming low

front shock absorber top mounts worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/r parking brake efficiency low

n/s/r tyre going out of shape on inner edge

o/s/r tyre low on tread and has a nail in centre of tread area

rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

Pass 27 Oct 2009 69,198 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management light on dash

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front brake performance showing slight distortion

front tyres feathering on inner edges

inspection cover fitted above engine

n/s/f brake pads low

n/s/f wheel trim missing

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

o/s/r tyre out of shape

rear brake discs becoming worn,lipped and corroded

rear tyres cracking up

Fail 27 Oct 2009 69,197 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management light on dash

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front brake performance showing slight distortion

front tyres feathering on inner edges

inspection cover fitted above engine

n/s/f brake pads low

n/s/f wheel trim missing

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

o/s/r tyre out of shape

rear brake discs becoming worn,lipped and corroded

rear tyres cracking up

Pass 10 Oct 2008 56,784 miles

MIL light on

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leaks

Pass 10 Apr 2007 37,041 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 34,708 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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EN02 JNO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EN02 JNO, 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 EN02 JNO registered?

EN02 JNO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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