MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,906 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central exhaust clamps corroded
Nearside Front tyre has splits to outer side wall
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central exhaust clamps corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tyre has splits to outer side wall
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
EML on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front tyre wearing on edge
Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge, perished
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine covers fitted
heatshield insecure
offside front tyres wearing on edge
offside rear tyre perished & wearing on edge
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
EML on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
heatshield insecure
offside front tyres wearing on edge
offside rear tyre perished & wearing on edge
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside rear brake binding slightly
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front tyre/outer side wall deteriorated slightly
offside rear brake, slight grabbing/binding
An item not tested (Manual)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front tyre/outer side wall deteriorated slightly
offside rear brake, slight grabbing/binding
rear discs slightly lipped
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear discs slightly lipped
off side wiper smearing screen
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front brake disc pitted on inner faces
exhaust cat rattling and silancers
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside rear brake binding slightly
Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly and worn close to the legal limit
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre exhaust mounting broken
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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FH02 WCC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 FH02 WCC, 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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FH02 WCC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 2002.
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