MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,628 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front tyre starting to crack on side walls
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside outer sill damaged and filler pressent
Nearside wiper blade torn on the end but still clears windscreen
Offside outer sill damaged
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
bad oil leak on engine
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe or caliper (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front tyre starting to crack on side walls
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside outer sill damaged and filler pressent
Nearside wiper blade torn on the end but still clears windscreen
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside outer sill damaged
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
bad oil leak on engine
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
offside front tyre slightly worn thin in middle of tyre
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) inappropriately repaired (2.3.7)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front number plate slightly damaged (crack)
offside front tyre slightly worn thin in middle of tyre
slight oil leak found from under front of vehicle advise to be inspected
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MW02 AUF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 MW02 AUF, 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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MW02 AUF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2002.
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