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FN02 DTF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

231,695 mi
Last recorded231,695 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 DTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 231,695 miles

Both rear inner sills covered in underseal

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly deteriorated/misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Nov 2021 231,688 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly deteriorated/misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 227,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 220,641 miles

Rear Numbr plate faded

Pass 24 Oct 2018 205,592 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 190,862 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 190,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 177,346 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inners and n/s outer (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 177,346 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inners and n/s outer (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced dried out (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 161,944 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 148,251 miles

steering angle light on

Pass 4 Feb 2014 130,044 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 120,787 miles

both front top mounts have slight play

front brake pads low

front disc lipped

Pass 24 Feb 2012 109,424 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 99,242 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 99,242 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 89,958 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 80,867 miles

but for peace of mind you may wish to have the geometory checked?

for the purpose of mot had to remove non official parking permit to pass the mot

front indicator lens broken n/s/f

low fuel light on

please have body quotes done for bodywork have checked over suspension after collision can not see any visable distortion to chassis ar legs

poss slight oil loss from power unit also it looks as though breather system pipes may fracture soon?

re-placed tax disc as in the incorrect position

slight noise from multi vee belt aria?

slight smear wipers more so the n/s/front.

stone chips within front screen

vcery slight discolourisation on rear number plate

vee belt is a bit noisey

Pass 26 Feb 2008 71,949 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 59,987 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 49,987 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 49,987 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)

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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FN02 DTF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FN02 DTF, 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 FN02 DTF registered?

FN02 DTF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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