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FD02 OJH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,524 mi
Last recorded84,524 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 OJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 84,524 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 84,524 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 82,656 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 79,611 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 77,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jun 2017 74,128 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 70,112 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre has a nail tread

Fail 31 May 2016 70,110 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing Incomplete (7.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine cover fitted

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre has a nail tread

Pass 29 Jun 2015 63,811 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 63,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 54,641 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 54,641 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 40,897 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2013 40,897 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2012 31,125 miles

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

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

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

front lower arms rear bushes slight play developing

Pass 15 Mar 2011 29,289 miles

(advise) front brake discs inner surfaces starting to become corroded and pitted

Pass 31 Mar 2010 24,806 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 23,230 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 20,545 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 17,540 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 14,941 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 OJH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FD02 OJH, 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 OJH registered?

FD02 OJH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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