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OU02 JWA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,029 mi
Last recorded111,029 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 JWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 111,029 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 111,029 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 102,165 miles

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

offside outer sill damaged.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 99,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 95,542 miles

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

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 10 Mar 2011 92,702 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 89,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2009 86,093 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 86,093 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 82,871 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 77,653 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 77,653 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 65,906 miles

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

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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OU02 JWA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OU02 JWA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU02 JWA registered?

OU02 JWA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is OU02 JWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU02 JWA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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