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FL02 VHE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,886 mi
Last recorded101,886 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 VHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 101,886 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulder.

Fail 4 Jun 2016 101,866 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulder.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 99,514 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside + nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2014 92,295 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 92,276 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 81,349 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 73,326 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 68,824 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 62,201 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 52,568 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 51,577 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 43,679 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 43,679 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 38,303 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 33,269 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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FL02 VHE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL02 VHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL02 VHE registered?

FL02 VHE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is FL02 VHE safe to buy?

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