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FV02 UEY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

82,234 mi
Last recorded82,234 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 UEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2023 82,234 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 74,681 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all, front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2022 74,671 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 69,982 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 69,820 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 68,194 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 68,193 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 66,987 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 66,986 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 64,999 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 63,406 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 63,403 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 61,601 miles

Metal ends of both front brake hoses corroded

Multiple brake pipes blistering, some slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2014 59,458 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 57,380 miles

The front number plate is deteriorated.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 55,440 miles

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.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 50,727 miles

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.

Fail 5 Jul 2011 50,726 miles

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.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,661 miles

All tyres are showing some signs of wear - the near side rear is worn low and has a nail in the tread area.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 41,496 miles

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.

Fail 1 Jul 2009 41,494 miles

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.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 35,996 miles

The front number plate is in poor condition.

The off side rear tyres is wearing unevenly on the inner edges of the tread.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 29,524 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 29,521 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2006 25,435 miles

Both front tyres are worn low in places.

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 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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What year was FV02 UEY registered?

FV02 UEY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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