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MT02 VLM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,374 mi
Last recorded109,374 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 VLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 109,374 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 109,374 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 95,046 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both would advise further inspection with a view to renewing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both showing early signs of possible failure swelling and blistering of casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 91,125 miles

FRONT INNER DISC PADS WORN

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE BOARDER LINE PASS

NEARSIDE SILL CORRODING

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 91,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

FRONT INNER DISC PADS WORN

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE BOARDER LINE PASS

NEARSIDE SILL CORRODING

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 87,792 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 83,281 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 78,276 miles

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

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)

high level brake light not working

Pass 23 Jun 2014 73,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 68,389 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 65,534 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 63,786 miles

nsr tyre small cuts

osr tyre slight cracking plus inner wear in tread

Pass 24 Jun 2010 60,737 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 56,218 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 56,218 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 49,162 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 39,923 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 32,186 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 32,177 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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MT02 VLM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 MT02 VLM, 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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MT02 VLM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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