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MJ02 MVP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

95,348 mi
Last recorded95,348 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 MVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 95,348 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 95,348 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 94,463 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 94,446 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 89,881 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 89,881 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 83,482 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 83,482 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 82,463 miles

front tyres side walls cut

o/s rear tyr side wall cut

Pass 6 Jun 2009 75,845 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 75,767 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 75,767 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 67,097 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 67,097 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 May 2006 52,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres rub the inner wheel arch on full lock (only just)

nearside front brake discs is deteriorating

nearside rear tyre sidewall is damaged in several places

Pass 31 May 2006 52,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres rub the inner wheel arch on full lock (only just)

nearside front brake discs is deteriorating

nearside rear tyre sidewall is damaged in several places

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 MVP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 MVP, 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 MVP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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