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MW02 AVV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,184 mi
Last recorded143,184 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 AVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2019 143,184 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front windscreen has two small stone chips less than 10mm

Pass 9 Oct 2018 138,815 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 138,689 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 129,492 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 92,620 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 66,368 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 57,481 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted

Fail 27 Jun 2014 57,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Jun 2013 48,238 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres are cracking

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 29 Jun 2013 48,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres are cracking

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 26 Jun 2012 40,983 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 40,982 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 37,494 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres worn low

front brake discs pitted

front reg plate cracked

wiper rubbers split

Fail 31 May 2011 37,494 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres worn low

front brake discs pitted

front reg plate cracked

wiper rubbers split

Pass 26 May 2010 34,105 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn low

front reg plate cracked

wipers splitting

Pass 27 May 2009 31,342 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 31,342 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 27,997 miles

Front No plate cracked

Pass 31 May 2007 25,152 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 May 2006 21,762 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MW02 AVV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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