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FP02 EOT

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,136 mi
Last recorded94,136 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 EOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2021 94,136 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 94,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front smearing

Fail 3 Aug 2020 94,132 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front smearing

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 91,613 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 91,613 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 86,205 miles

Exhaust Deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 83,709 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 83,709 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 77,758 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 77,758 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 74,102 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 70,762 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 64,708 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,492 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 57,492 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,783 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 45,893 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 35,673 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 24,757 miles

advise tracking

both front tyres wearing on inner edges[195/65/15t continental]

service light on

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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FP02 EOT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FP02 EOT, 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 FP02 EOT registered?

FP02 EOT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is FP02 EOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP02 EOT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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