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OV02 WXR

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,622 mi
Last recorded115,622 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 WXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 115,622 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 111,700 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 111,699 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 106,073 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 100,846 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 100,846 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 94,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 89,287 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 86,924 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Reverse light not working.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 86,924 miles

Reverse light not working.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 80,501 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 75,163 miles

N/S front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Fail 6 Feb 2013 75,160 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

N/S front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 70,959 miles

Screen cracked.

Fail 6 Jan 2012 70,959 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Screen cracked.

Pass 15 Jan 2011 66,086 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 57,884 miles

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 1 Sep 2008 47,281 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 35,931 miles

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 6 Jun 2006 27,303 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 WXR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WXR, 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 WXR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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