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MA02 FXT

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,676 mi
Last recorded87,676 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 FXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 87,676 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

service due

Pass 27 Sep 2017 79,077 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (2.4.A.3)

nearside front wishbone back bush

Pass 29 Sep 2016 76,479 miles

1 l.e.d inoperative in centre stop

both front outer sills slightly corroded

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear sills heavily undersealed

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside front top shocker mount has slight play

Fail 22 Sep 2016 76,437 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

1 l.e.d inoperative in centre stop

both front outer sills slightly corroded

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside front top shocker mount has slight play

Pass 16 Sep 2015 72,330 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heat shield insecure

front subframe slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 67,924 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 66,455 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 64,552 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 62,846 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 59,376 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 54,681 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 54,681 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 48,974 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 42,525 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 37,287 miles

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

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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MA02 FXT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 MA02 FXT, 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 MA02 FXT registered?

MA02 FXT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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