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FV02 MHU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,324 mi
Last recorded102,324 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 MHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 May 2019 102,324 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested can not hold revs steady. excessive white smoke and water out of exhaust tail pipe. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded holes in o/s and n/s rear sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front tyre outer edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 95,821 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 95,803 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 94,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 92,336 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 90,211 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 88,250 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 86,337 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 84,277 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 80,500 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 80,500 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 74,776 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 70,168 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 57,716 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 39,595 miles

The rear brake pads appear to be worn quite low.

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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FV02 MHU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 FV02 MHU, 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 FV02 MHU registered?

FV02 MHU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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