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FY02 OHZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,402 mi
Last recorded111,402 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 OHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 111,402 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 111,402 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 103,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Oct 2014 103,011 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Oct 2013 95,226 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 95,226 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 88,268 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 88,268 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 May 2012 85,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s side repeater light lens missing

n/s/r tyre has a punture

rear tyres getting low

Fail 9 May 2012 85,741 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s side repeater light lens missing

n/s/r tyre has a punture

rear tyres getting low

Pass 14 Dec 2011 83,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 68,222 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 58,694 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 49,431 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 49,431 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 39,562 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 38,580 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 35,413 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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FY02 OHZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY02 OHZ, 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 FY02 OHZ registered?

FY02 OHZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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