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OY02 OJR

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,136 mi
Last recorded33,136 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 OJR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 33,136 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 33,136 miles

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

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 32,605 miles

Offside Rear parking brake might need adjustment or repair

Pass 24 Mar 2016 31,945 miles

Offside Rear parking brake only just met the required braking efficiency

Fail 26 Mar 2015 30,183 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 30,183 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 28,317 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 26,959 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 26,959 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 25,152 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 23,376 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 20,823 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 18,629 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 16,368 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 14,908 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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OY02 OJR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY02 OJR, 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 OY02 OJR registered?

OY02 OJR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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