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MF02 XXH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,243 mi
Last recorded100,243 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 XXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 100,243 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed and aged advise attention.

offside rear tyre ,outer sidewall aged/perished.

Fail 11 Mar 2022 100,242 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

engine oil below minimum prior to test .rectified.

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed and aged advise attention.

offside rear tyre ,outer sidewall aged/perished.

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 100,181 miles

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

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

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

catalytic converter heat shield missing

engine cover fitted restricting inspection of some components

nearside front and offside front wheel rims scuffed/damaged

offside and nearside headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2021 100,181 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

catalytic converter heat shield missing

engine cover fitted restricting inspection of some components

nearside front and offside front wheel rims scuffed/damaged

offside and nearside headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2020 99,868 miles

Rear corrosion forming on the nearside rear metal brake pipe adjacent to flexible hose.

catalytic convertor heat shield missing.

engine cover fitted at time of test.

nearside and offside front wheel rims are scuffed/damaged.

offside and nearside front brake discs are deteriorated.

offside and nearside headlamp lenses becoming deteriorated.

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished/aged.

Pass 7 Mar 2019 99,584 miles

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

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

deterioration at offside and nearside headlamp lenses

engine cover fitted restricting inspection of some components

exhaust silencer clamp insecure

heat shield missing from catalytic converter

offside rear tyre outer sidewall aged

Pass 9 Mar 2018 99,030 miles

centre exhaust silencer clamp deteriorated.

engine covers fitted restricting view of some components.

engine oil level low prior to test.(rectified).

offside and nearside front brake discs are deteriorated.

offside and nearside head lamp aim close to upper limit on dipped beam.

Pass 20 Mar 2017 98,775 miles

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

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

corrosion developing at centre exhaust pipe/silencer

minor stone chips in front windscreen

nearside windscreen wiper blade rubber beginning to split

offside headlamp beginning to deteriorate

radial cracking/perishing on outer tread/sidewall of offside rear and nearside rear tyres

Pass 18 Mar 2016 98,305 miles

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

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

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

damage to outer sidewall of offside front tyre

front road wheels 'scuffed'

minor stone chips in front windscreen

offside headlamp lens beginning to deteriorate

steering rack gaiters deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2015 97,881 miles

Engine oil level below minimum level indicated at dipstick, prior to start of test.

Minor stone chip at centre of windscreen.

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

Nearside front alloy roadwheel rim scuffed.

Nearside front tyre perished/ deteriorated; cut at circumference.

Nearside steering rack gaiter twisted.

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

Offside front alloy roadwheel rim scuffed.

Offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged.

Offside steering rack gaiter twisted.

Fail 25 Mar 2015 97,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine oil level below minimum level indicated at dipstick, prior to start of test.

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

Nearside front alloy roadwheel rim scuffed.

Nearside front tyre perished/ deteriorated; cut at circumference.

Nearside steering rack gaiter twisted.

Nearside windscreen wiper blade rubber deteriorated.

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

Offside front alloy roadwheel rim scuffed.

Offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged.

Offside steering rack gaiter twisted.

Offside windscreen wiper blade rubber deteriorated.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 97,164 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 90,087 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 90,087 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 76,524 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 64,043 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 52,147 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 52,141 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 43,045 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 30,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 23,485 miles

near side rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

Pass 14 Jul 2006 19,938 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 19,440 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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MF02 XXH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MF02 XXH, 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 MF02 XXH registered?

MF02 XXH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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