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OE02 TPF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,127 mi
Last recorded124,127 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 TPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 124,127 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 117,408 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 110,605 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 110,605 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 107,595 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 105,145 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 105,021 miles

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

Speedometer dial glass broken (6.7.2)

Centre stop lamp not working.

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 99,671 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 93,978 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Nov 2012 93,034 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 93,033 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front discs in poor condition....brake pedal soft....eml on

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

Slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint..front antiroll bar D bushed worn....Slight handbrake travel....o/s floor to sill joint damaged....shockabsorbers weak

Fail 26 Oct 2011 83,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

electrical warning light on

nsr tyre sidewall thin

Pass 26 Oct 2011 83,375 miles

electrical warning light on

nsr tyre sidewall thin

Fail 30 Oct 2010 75,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

oil level low

slight damagr nsr tyre on outer wall

Pass 30 Oct 2010 75,027 miles

oil level low

slight damagr nsr tyre on outer wall

Pass 11 May 2009 61,657 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 38,782 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 34,390 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 19 Jul 2005 26,398 miles

REAR TYRES WORN

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 TPF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OE02 TPF, 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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OE02 TPF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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