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MW02 EUK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,086 mi
Last recorded147,086 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 EUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 147,086 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 141,952 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 135,881 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 129,285 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 129,281 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

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

fault codes in vehicle memory

Pass 9 Jul 2012 12,857 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 111,950 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 102,827 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 92,047 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 92,047 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2008 83,974 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 79,896 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 73,359 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 73,359 miles

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)

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 EUK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MW02 EUK, 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 MW02 EUK registered?

MW02 EUK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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