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ExpiredMileage
82,234 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust check emmisions (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe broken at rear (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all, front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Outer sill corroded
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all, front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Outer sill corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Steering and suspension components corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded
suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel filter corroded
Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
suspension components corroded
All coil springs corroded
Both front headlamps deteriorated
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel filter corroded
Rear exhaust corroded
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
All coil springs corroded
Both front headlamps deteriorated
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel filter corroded
Rear exhaust corroded
The offside rear parking brake lever not all the way back to the stop position.
The rear silencer deteriorating.
coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust leak/deteriorated
Exhaust mounting missing
Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded
Offside Front Brake binding
Offside Front Outer Sill corroded and holed, but not with in a prescribed area
Steering and suspension components corroded
all coil springs corroded
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust leak/deteriorated
Exhaust mounting missing
Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded
Offside Front Brake binding
Offside Front Outer Sill corroded and holed, but not with in a prescribed area
Steering and suspension components corroded
all coil springs corroded
Metal ends of both front brake hoses corroded
Multiple brake pipes blistering, some slight corrosion
The front number plate is deteriorated.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
The near side front to rear brake pipe is showing some minor corrosion at the rear section.
Small split on edge of passenger wiper blade.
The brake pipe to nearside rear flexi hose showing signs of corrosion at end off pipe.
The exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Small split on edge of passenger wiper blade.
The brake pipe to nearside rear flexi hose showing signs of corrosion at end off pipe.
The exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.
All tyres are showing some signs of wear - the near side rear is worn low and has a nail in the tread area.
Centre exhaust mounting bracket loose from exhaust.exhaust still secure.
Front brake pads appear to be wearing low.
Nearside front inner brake disc showing signs of wear/corrosion.
Nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn unevenly and close to the wear indicators in places.
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Centre exhaust mounting bracket loose from exhaust.exhaust still secure.
Front brake pads appear to be wearing low.
Nearside front inner brake disc showing signs of wear/corrosion.
Nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn unevenly and close to the wear indicators in places.
The front number plate is in poor condition.
The off side rear tyres is wearing unevenly on the inner edges of the tread.
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
nearside rear brake binding slightly
Both front tyres are worn low in places.
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FV02 UEY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 FV02 UEY, 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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FV02 UEY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 July 2002.
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