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FN02 OXK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,198 mi
Last recorded128,198 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 OXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 128,198 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 128,196 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 120,245 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 115,744 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Sep 2019 115,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2018 110,971 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Sep 2018 110,960 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Sep 2017 105,585 miles

slight play in both sides front suspension top mounts

slight play in near side steering arm

Fail 30 Aug 2017 105,505 miles

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight play in both sides front suspension top mounts

slight play in near side steering arm

Pass 2 Sep 2016 100,866 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 94,776 miles

offside front steering rack end slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2014 88,607 miles

slight play in both front wheels

unable to open bonnet

Pass 13 Jun 2013 75,651 miles

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

e/m light staying on

Pass 14 Jun 2012 65,225 miles

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

engine management fault warning lamp on

Fail 14 Jun 2012 65,225 miles

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

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

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

engine management fault warning lamp on

Pass 16 Jun 2011 54,251 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front wiper deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2010 37,974 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 31,760 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 30 May 2009 31,760 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 26,463 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 25,233 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 21,549 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 18,199 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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FN02 OXK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OXK, 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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FN02 OXK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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