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ML02 DXB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,991 mi
Last recorded82,991 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 DXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 82,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has cracks all over (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has cracks all over (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has cracks all over

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks all over

Fail 9 Mar 2017 82,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has cracks all over (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has cracks all over (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has cracks all over

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks all over

Pass 11 Mar 2016 77,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Park Brake 19%

Fail 5 Mar 2016 77,504 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Park Brake 19%

Pass 11 Mar 2015 71,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Traction Control warning lamp stays on

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 71,326 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Traction Control warning lamp stays on

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 71,324 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 70,413 miles

both outer sills damage

Fail 20 Jul 2012 70,408 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both outer sills damage

Pass 14 Jul 2011 66,668 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise brake pad wires tapped up

Pass 9 Jul 2010 62,734 miles

osf inner wheel arch scuffed, no tyre fouling detected during test

Fail 22 Jun 2010 62,693 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside 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)

check engine light on

Pass 24 Jun 2009 54,821 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 38,100 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 38,100 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 27,208 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 21,220 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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ML02 DXB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 ML02 DXB, 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 ML02 DXB registered?

ML02 DXB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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