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OE02 FYR

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

84,550 mi
Last recorded84,550 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 FYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 84,550 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 84,547 miles

Emissions not tested due to smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 78,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks due to age.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 78,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure Lens loose / insecure. (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks due to age.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 68,381 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 68,381 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 61,470 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 61,467 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 61,438 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 60,935 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 60,935 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 54,277 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 54,277 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 43,140 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 43,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 33,846 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 28,980 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 24,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 24,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2006 20,442 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 17,039 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 17,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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OE02 FYR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OE02 FYR, 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 OE02 FYR registered?

OE02 FYR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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