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FY02 OJR

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,800 mi
Last recorded81,800 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 OJR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 81,800 miles

front coil springs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2022 77,459 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 74,134 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 67,399 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 57,747 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 53,597 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 39,649 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 34,573 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear and nearside front tyres perishing

Fail 29 Aug 2014 34,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear and nearside front tyres perishing

Pass 3 Sep 2013 31,903 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 31,893 miles

Nearside Front brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 30,881 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 30,881 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 28,939 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front suspension arm noisy creaking

Pass 2 Aug 2010 27,224 miles

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

left an d right front tyre treads starting to crack

right rear tyre tread starting to crack

Fail 23 Jul 2010 27,159 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

left an d right front tyre treads starting to crack

right rear tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 17 Jul 2009 25,118 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inside face

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 23 Jul 2008 23,460 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 21,459 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 17,970 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 17,946 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 OJR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FY02 OJR, 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 OJR registered?

FY02 OJR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 April 2002.

Is FY02 OJR safe to buy?

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