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OE02 XSD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

123,299 mi
Last recorded123,299 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 XSD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 123,299 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 120,903 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

engine covered in oil

Pass 23 Mar 2020 117,698 miles

n/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2020 117,697 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

n/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2019 114,131 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has minor rust damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has minor rust damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive some minor oil leaks from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake requires adjusment

Pass 27 Mar 2018 110,388 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 110,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread / sidewall delaminating (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 106,406 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 106,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 102,226 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f and n/s/f worn heavily on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 98,908 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on inner edges and rear tyres perishing

Fail 10 Mar 2015 98,886 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on inner edges and rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Mar 2014 93,550 miles

NOTE damage to screen in zone A is ON LIMIT

Fail 4 Mar 2014 93,550 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NOTE damage to screen in zone A is ON LIMIT

adv unable to see thickness of rear inner brake pads

Pass 9 Mar 2013 85,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 78,340 miles

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

Centre exhaust poor condition around catalyst joint

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 3 Mar 2012 78,340 miles

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

Centre exhaust poor condition around catalyst joint

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 73,401 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 65,798 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 58,893 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 58,893 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 48,104 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 48,104 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 37,190 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 31,721 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 31,560 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 XSD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XSD, 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 XSD registered?

OE02 XSD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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