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EU02 BVM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,687 mi
Last recorded77,687 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 BVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 77,687 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 71,353 miles

advise n/s/f seatbelt surrounding missing but not effecting seatbelt operation

Pass 12 Sep 2009 61,568 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 61,502 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both outer sills damaged.

o/s/r floor damaged.

poss air leak from engine.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 49,763 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 42,617 miles

offside and near side outer sills damaged

possible puncture repair on near side rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2006 34,817 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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EU02 BVM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EU02 BVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU02 BVM registered?

EU02 BVM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is EU02 BVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU02 BVM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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