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PE02 WNV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

179,476 mi
Last recorded179,476 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE02 WNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 179,476 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes worn/play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front indicator lens cracked

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 179,476 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes worn/play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front indicator lens cracked

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 169,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 169,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 159,149 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 159,148 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Engine management light on.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 148,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside 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)

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

engine light on

Pass 1 Apr 2014 136,843 miles

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

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

dent in n/s sill

Fail 29 Mar 2014 136,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Armrest broke loose.

Engine light on.

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

Offside rear tyre scuffed on the sidewall.

Starter motor sticking.

Fail 9 Apr 2013 124,704 miles

Centre exhaust mount brocken.

Handbrake leaver relase button brocken.

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

Oil leak

Suspension components rusted/corroded.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 124,704 miles

Centre exhaust mount brocken.

Handbrake leaver relase button brocken.

Oil leak

Suspension components rusted/corroded.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 111,175 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 98,105 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 84,839 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 70,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 58,190 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 54,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge †offside rear tyre slighly out of shape

Pass 7 Aug 2006 47,313 miles

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

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

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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PE02 WNV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PE02 WNV, 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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PE02 WNV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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