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OV02 VNL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,455 mi
Last recorded110,455 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 VNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 110,455 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 107,384 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 101,822 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 97,866 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 97,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nail in offside front tyre tread.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 94,086 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 94,086 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 89,090 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 89,090 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 84,907 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 80,787 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 80,772 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 75,440 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 75,206 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine management light on

Pass 5 Aug 2011 68,995 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 5 Aug 2011 68,995 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 31 Jul 2010 59,735 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 50,219 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 7 Aug 2008 41,590 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 35,124 miles

all brake pads near limit.

Pass 22 Jul 2006 28,592 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 VNL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc 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 VNL, 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 VNL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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