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MV02 WBP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,477 mi
Last recorded104,477 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 WBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 104,477 miles

engine covers fitted

engine management light on

oil light on

Pass 7 Sep 2016 94,626 miles

eml on

n/s blade split slightly

n/s/f tyre low on extreme inner

n/s/r tyre below 3mm

oil light on

Pass 8 Sep 2015 83,477 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2015 83,477 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 72,440 miles

n/s/f tyre out of shape

n/s/r tyre out of shape

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 26 Mar 2014 64,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both outer rear sills corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2014 64,798 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both outer rear sills corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2013 47,698 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 46,238 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 44,885 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 41,878 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 40,034 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 37,875 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 36,295 miles

both rear tyres cracking up

Pass 13 Apr 2006 32,789 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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MV02 WBP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MV02 WBP, 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 MV02 WBP registered?

MV02 WBP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 April 2002.

Is MV02 WBP safe to buy?

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