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L18 VWB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

104,230 mi
Last recorded104,230 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 VWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2024 104,230 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shield insecure below fuel tank

Exhaust mounting defective Center (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Heat shield missing from exhaust catalytic converter

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 104,224 miles

Headlamp aim too low both and unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 104,222 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly chafed both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 100,964 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 100,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle contacting with inner arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working pipe poss split under bonnet (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 95,625 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 92,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 85,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear O/S & N/S at unions with flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 81,504 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 78,428 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 73,404 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 65,237 miles

Both front wiper blades worn.

Centre exhaust mounting broken.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (front to rear, recommend replacement) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (recommend replacement) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (recommend replacement) (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in both front topmounts.

Fail 19 Oct 2015 65,139 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (inner sill area) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (inner sill area) (5.2.6)

Both front wiper blades worn.

Centre exhaust mounting broken.

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (front to rear, recommend replacement) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (corroded on inner face) (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (recommend replacement) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (corroded on inner face) (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (recommend replacement) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight play in both front topmounts.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 62,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 56,685 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 51,444 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs liped and corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 51,444 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs liped and corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 45,523 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

centre exhaust clamp loose

Pass 9 Mar 2010 40,044 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 40,044 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,733 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,035 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 21,826 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 18,150 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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L18 VWB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 L18 VWB, 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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L18 VWB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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