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FG02 OVK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

101,912 mi
Last recorded101,912 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 OVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2024 101,912 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced iner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 99,137 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 98,105 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 98,101 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 96,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 92,776 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 92,766 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 88,102 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 85,972 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 82,221 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 82,192 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 77,909 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 15 Apr 2015 73,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Apr 2015 73,297 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 68,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Apr 2013 63,608 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 63,608 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 58,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2011 53,904 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 48,672 miles

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

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

child car seat installed to nearside rear seat at time of test not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,672 miles

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

child car seat installed to nearside rear seat at time of test not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 43,949 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 38,126 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 31,808 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 25,678 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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FG02 OVK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FG02 OVK, 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 FG02 OVK registered?

FG02 OVK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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