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FAS 362

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,658 mi
Last recorded18,658 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAS 362
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 18,658 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 16,137 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 15,589 miles

All brake discs are coated in surface corrosion

Oil leaking on to offside rear brake disc, not adversely affecting performance as yet.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 15,589 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

All brake discs are coated in surface corrosion

Oil leaking on to offside rear brake disc, not adversely affecting performance as yet.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 15,589 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 9,303 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 5,071 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 64,468 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 64,619 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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FAS 362 is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FAS 362, 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 FAS 362 registered?

FAS 362 is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is FAS 362 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAS 362 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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