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MM02 DXO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,333 mi
Last recorded107,333 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM02 DXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 107,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2021 107,333 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 106,996 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 105,791 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 104,206 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 101,312 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Aug 2016 99,908 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 99,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 97,563 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 95,352 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 95,352 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 91,578 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 91,578 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 86,422 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 86,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 78,775 miles

front pads look low

Pass 22 Jul 2010 73,620 miles

3Both front discs slightly worn

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2009 68,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 68,477 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 55,666 miles

both front tyres wearing low

centre exhaust corroded

handbrake travel

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Jun 2007 44,660 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2006 31,013 miles

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

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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MM02 DXO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MM02 DXO, 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 MM02 DXO registered?

MM02 DXO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 July 2002.

Is MM02 DXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM02 DXO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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