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FH02 WFN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,620 mi
Last recorded93,620 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 WFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 93,620 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 93,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 93,612 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Jan 2016 93,606 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions to high (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

oil leak under engine bay

Fail 15 Jan 2015 87,017 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

exhaust corroded

slight binding to rear brakes

Pass 15 Jan 2015 87,017 miles

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

exhaust corroded

slight binding to rear brakes

Pass 9 Jan 2014 83,959 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 82,034 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 81,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 76,812 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 70,554 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tracking

Fail 29 Jul 2011 70,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tracking

Pass 28 Apr 2010 58,950 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 54,472 miles

wear nearside front tyre inner edge

wear to front discs

Fail 18 Jun 2009 54,307 miles

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

wear nearside front tyre inner edge

wear to front discs

Pass 30 Jun 2008 47,399 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 39,716 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 33,923 miles

Wear to all 4 tyres

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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FH02 WFN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WFN, 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 FH02 WFN registered?

FH02 WFN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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