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EN02 PNX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

177,916 mi
Last recorded177,916 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN02 PNX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 177,916 miles

EML light on.

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 177,914 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Clamp (7.1.1)

EML light on.

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 171,971 miles

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer clamp badly corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2017 171,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear silencer clamp badly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 165,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

baby seat fitted nsr so cant check adult seat belt

exhaust heatsheild and supporting brackes broken and loose

front wishbone rear bushes perished

Fail 15 Mar 2016 165,724 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front fog light not working

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

attention osf head light

baby seat fitted nsr so cant check adult seat belt

exhaust heatsheild and supporting brackes broken and loose

front wishbone rear bushes perished

Pass 13 Mar 2015 149,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 149,607 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 141,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

nearside number plate lamp lens missing

offside mirror glass damaged

rear exhaust clamp slight corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2014 141,630 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

nearside number plate lamp lens missing

offside mirror glass damaged

rear exhaust clamp slight corrosion

Pass 9 May 2013 136,101 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 127,707 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2011 120,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

front lower bumper grill insecure

Fail 25 Feb 2011 120,231 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

front lower bumper grill insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2010 115,911 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 17,872 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 88,599 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 88,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 72,330 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 63,351 miles

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

front number plate cracked

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 PNX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PNX, 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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EN02 PNX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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