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OV02 HTP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,163 mi
Last recorded141,163 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 HTP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 141,163 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 138,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge of the tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 138,428 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge of the tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 131,162 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 118,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside damage to sill

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear damage to sill

Rear coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 118,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside damage to sill

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear damage to sill

Offside Rear damage to tyre outer sidewall

Rear coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 26 Aug 2016 116,187 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Sep 2015 104,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear body damage.

Offside Front Outer leaking grease

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front sidewall damage

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened corroded. (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit <1808>very badly perished sidewall,and below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

items removed from drivers view.

Fail 2 Sep 2015 104,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear body damage.

Offside Front Outer leaking grease

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front sidewall damage

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened corroded. (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit <1808>very badly perished sidewall,and below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

items removed from drivers view.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 98,524 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 90,982 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 90,982 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 83,972 miles

rear coil springs very rusty

front and rear brake discs lipped and deterioating

Pass 27 Nov 2010 76,919 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 76,919 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 69,569 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 64,578 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 57,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 50,115 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 40,309 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 40,287 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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OV02 HTP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 OV02 HTP, 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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OV02 HTP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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