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MB02 BUG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,433 mi
Last recorded78,433 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB02 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 78,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 76,250 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 73,487 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 73,487 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 71,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil level low.

Pass 20 Sep 2018 69,738 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2017 67,152 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 67,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 63,935 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 63,935 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 62,174 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 59,973 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 58,365 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 58,365 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 56,384 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to crack on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2011 54,365 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 52,048 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 52,047 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2009 48,505 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 48,503 miles

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

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Sep 2008 46,421 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 42,429 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 40,049 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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MB02 BUG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MB02 BUG, 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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MB02 BUG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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