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OW02 FUB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

109,199 mi
Last recorded109,199 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW02 FUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 109,199 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 103,847 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 97,580 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 97,576 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 90,671 miles

Fault with tailgate lock.

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

Has cam belt been replaced?

Pass 16 Sep 2013 87,299 miles

rear number plate poor condition still legible at time of test.

Fail 16 Sep 2013 87,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plate poor condition still legible at time of test.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 82,472 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

middle exhaust corroded and support mounting broken

n/s headlamp lense separated

slight play in o/s/ inner rack joint

Fail 29 Oct 2012 82,471 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

both rear tyre cracked and perrishing in tread

engine management light on

middle exhaust corroded and support mounting broken

n/s headlamp lense separated

n/s/r tyre has deep cut on inside shoulder and nail in the tread

object removed from screen

slight play in o/s/ inner rack joint

Pass 17 Sep 2011 78,120 miles

both front tyres 2 mm

both rear tyres perishing on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2010 74,694 miles

Both front tyre tread depths wearing low,2.0-2.5mm

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 71,486 miles

Has cam belt been replaced?

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 68,377 miles

Has cam belt been replaced?

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 68,377 miles

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

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

Has cam belt been replaced?

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 65,870 miles

Front & rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 14 Jul 2006 58,919 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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OW02 FUB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue 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 OW02 FUB, 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 OW02 FUB registered?

OW02 FUB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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