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OE02 TWZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,718 mi
Last recorded99,718 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 TWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 99,718 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 90,646 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 90,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 82,960 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 75,902 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 75,902 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 68,999 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 68,315 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Engine management light on

Engine undertray broken

Exhaust centre bracket broken

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

Nearside front fog light not working

Nearside seat belt not tested - child restraint fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2014 68,315 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front brake discs worn

Engine management light on

Engine undertray broken

Exhaust centre bracket broken

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

Nearside front fog light not working

Nearside seat belt not tested - child restraint fitted

Offside rear brake disc burnt and worn

Pass 21 Sep 2012 62,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust mounting insecure

engine management light illuminated

n/s/f fog lamp inoperative

oil & water levels low

Fail 12 Nov 2011 59,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f fog lamp not working

oil level low

slight binding rear brakes

Pass 12 Nov 2011 59,283 miles

n/s/f fog lamp not working

oil level low

slight binding rear brakes

Pass 26 Oct 2010 57,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,378 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 45,882 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 42,014 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 35,784 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 28,149 miles

nail in off side rear tyer

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 TWZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TWZ, 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 TWZ registered?

OE02 TWZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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