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MW02 JOJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,757 mi
Last recorded95,757 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 JOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 95,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

no reverse lamp

Pass 29 Aug 2018 93,790 miles

exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 22 Aug 2018 93,684 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 24 Aug 2017 91,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

ehaust mounting broken but still supporting

Fail 23 Aug 2017 91,752 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

ehaust mounting broken but still supporting

Pass 26 Aug 2016 88,312 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 84,078 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all of metal on rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 83,916 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 81,397 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 81,397 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 76,686 miles

rear disc slight corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 73,502 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 73,497 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 69,452 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 66,549 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 66,549 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 62,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 57,301 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 44,781 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 34,218 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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MW02 JOJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JOJ, 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 JOJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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