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FH02 WWR

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,251 mi
Last recorded109,251 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 WWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 109,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged but fully legible. (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 109,249 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged but fully legible. (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 100,206 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 97,366 miles

Oil leak

centre exhuast moun t broken but still supported

Fail 12 Jul 2014 97,366 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

centre exhuast moun t broken but still supported

Pass 17 Jun 2013 93,863 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 93,862 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 90,001 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 90,000 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 80,096 miles

drivers seat bottom locking mechanism not securing causing seat bto move backward and forward altough seat frame secure to body.

Fail 28 Jan 2011 80,096 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

centre exhaust bracket mounting loose

front brake discs badly worn

front tyres wearing inner edges badly

rear brake application uneven

rear brake discs badly worn and corroded and scored

drivers seat bottom locking mechanism not securing causing seat bto move backward and forward altough seat frame secure to body.

Fail 3 Feb 2010 67,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust mounting bracket loose

front brake discs and pads worn

nearside wiper split

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 3 Feb 2010 67,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre exhaust mounting bracket loose

front brake discs and pads worn

nearside wiper split

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 2 Feb 2009 53,829 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 41,482 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 34,128 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 25,055 miles

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

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 WWR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WWR, 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 WWR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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