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FB02 OMM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

210,098 mi
Last recorded210,098 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 OMM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 210,098 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 202,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 202,562 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 192,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake discs rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2016 192,495 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Sep 2016 192,495 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 183,561 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 174,609 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 174,609 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2013 164,973 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 164,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bad oil leaks

o/s/f tyre and suspension contaminated with oil

Pass 31 Aug 2012 153,167 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 153,167 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bad oil leak o/s/f - brake contamination possible

o/s/f suspension bushes contaminated by oil

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Aug 2011 137,084 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 26 Aug 2011 137,084 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2010 124,481 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 124,481 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 113,977 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 113,977 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 103,165 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 103,160 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2007 91,210 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 91,210 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 72,118 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 72,118 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

front tyres bald inside edges

Pass 1 Jul 2005 54,158 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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FB02 OMM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 FB02 OMM, 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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FB02 OMM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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