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MJ02 FKC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

143,957 mi
Last recorded143,957 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 FKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 May 2019 143,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking into steering gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 141,607 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 141,607 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 137,400 miles

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

Offside wing mirror glass damaged

front exhaust corroded and clamp missing

Fail 28 Mar 2017 137,356 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air fresheners (8.3.1e)

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

Offside wing mirror glass damaged

exhaust blow from middle box

front exhaust corroded and clamp missing

Pass 14 Mar 2016 133,450 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 133,450 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 128,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2014 124,906 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 124,931 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 119,714 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 119,712 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 116,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ESC light on!

Oil dip stick tube broken!

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 116,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ESC light on!

Oil dip stick tube broken!

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 102,081 miles

Engine fault light on dash!

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 102,080 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine fault light on dash!

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 97,521 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 97,521 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 88,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

different speed ratings fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2008 76,548 miles

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

Oil leak

traction control warning light on constant

Pass 26 Mar 2007 63,244 miles

slight corrosion on boht rear brake discs

Pass 29 Mar 2006 49,180 miles

dampness on power steering pipe

long foot brake travel

long handbrake travel

minor cracking to o/s/f,n/s/f & o/s/r tyres

unable to fully access brake pads due to design

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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MJ02 FKC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MJ02 FKC, 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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MJ02 FKC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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