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FD02 EHE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,017 mi
Last recorded158,017 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 EHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 158,017 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Nov 2023 158,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2022 139,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 139,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 117,356 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 116,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 115,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 114,819 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 114,819 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2017 113,599 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 113,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2016 106,162 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 102,335 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 102,335 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2014 97,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2014 97,117 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 95,161 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 89,094 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 82,703 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 77,491 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 70,674 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 70,674 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 65,107 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 65,107 miles

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 61,416 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 57,916 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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FD02 EHE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FD02 EHE, 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 FD02 EHE registered?

FD02 EHE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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