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OV02 UMK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,473 mi
Last recorded140,473 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 UMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 140,473 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 140,463 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested excessive smoke and engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Jun 2017 140,452 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre going the wrong way round aswell (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

bonnett pull broken

rear centre brake light not working

Pass 1 Jul 2016 133,150 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake release button deteriorated but lever fuctions

Fail 1 Jul 2016 133,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault re set at time of test (5.4.2)

parking brake release button deteriorated but lever fuctions

Pass 2 Jul 2015 121,222 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 121,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 111,890 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 101,879 miles
Pass 8 May 2011 90,152 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 82,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 82,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 76,074 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 14 Jun 2008 70,624 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 63,851 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 48,982 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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OV02 UMK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UMK, 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 UMK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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