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MM02 UCD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,003 mi
Last recorded148,003 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM02 UCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 148,003 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 148,003 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 147,982 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel hose leaking from filter to engine, both hoses (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened axle set on their working faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning lamp is on

Pass 27 Aug 2019 139,636 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Axle set (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratching from wiper blade and stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 139,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall is perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Axle set (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratching from wiper blade and stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 135,531 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 135,528 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 130,093 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding on inner braking surfaces (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Metal section corroding (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 130,091 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding on inner braking surfaces (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Metal section corroding (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 123,367 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 123,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 116,310 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 107,056 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 107,056 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 101,475 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both fron wipers deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2012 99,066 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pads worn

Pass 22 Aug 2011 92,907 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 88,607 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 84,293 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 79,596 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 74,623 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 70,095 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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MM02 UCD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MM02 UCD, 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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MM02 UCD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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