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OU02 XXY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,303 mi
Last recorded124,303 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 XXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 124,303 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 113,490 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken but still secure.

Pass 27 Jan 2018 103,916 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2017

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 91,027 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 83,255 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 83,255 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 77,426 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 71,701 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 64,359 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 55,318 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 44,479 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 44,479 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 34,100 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 28,370 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 20,481 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 20,481 miles

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 XXY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XXY, 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 OU02 XXY registered?

OU02 XXY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is OU02 XXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU02 XXY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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