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MV02 PUJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

186,744 mi
Last recorded186,744 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 PUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 186,744 miles

Front number plate coming off but secure

Nearside Front Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot perished

Offside Front Outer sill corroded outside prescribed areas

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes corroded

headlights slightly poor pattern

tyre valves perished

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jul 2019 186,742 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate coming off but secure

Nearside Front Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot perished

Offside Front Outer sill corroded outside prescribed areas

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes corroded

tyre valves perished

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jul 2018 179,119 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s steering rack damp

n/s/r tyre nail in tread and stepped on inside edge

o/s/r tyre on limit

Fail 10 Jul 2018 179,119 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s steering rack damp

n/s/r tyre nail in tread and stepped on inside edge

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 6 Jul 2017 174,676 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

play in both outer track rod ends

rear brake pipes corroded

slight exhaust blow

steering rack damp

Fail 3 Jul 2017 174,676 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

play in both outer track rod ends

rear brake pipes corroded

slight exhaust blow

steering rack damp

Pass 29 Jun 2016 169,618 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 169,618 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 161,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 161,258 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

N/S/R has a steel wheel fitted, O/S/R has an alloy wheel

N/S/R tyre has multiple cuts in inner sidewall

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 161,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 155,780 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 155,719 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Aug 2012 150,624 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

handbrake button missing

Fail 8 Aug 2012 150,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

handbrake button missing

Pass 11 Apr 2011 141,867 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 141,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 May 2010 128,702 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 114,373 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 99,189 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 84,220 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 70,827 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 70,782 miles

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)

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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MV02 PUJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 MV02 PUJ, 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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MV02 PUJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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