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PG02 FLL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,130 mi
Last recorded172,130 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG02 FLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 172,130 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sping (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 167,693 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 167,693 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire under cat (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Jun 2018 167,692 miles

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

Front Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard air pipe missing (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire under cat (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 164,045 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 164,042 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail bolt snapped and bushes worn (6.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 160,128 miles

engine management light on

Fail 20 Jun 2016 160,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Jun 2015 159,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust supports rotted off

nearside front seatbelt receiver damaged.

Fail 22 Jun 2015 158,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle overheated.

exhaust supports rotted off

nearside front seatbelt receiver damaged.

Pass 23 May 2014 149,684 miles

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

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

eml light on

Fail 10 May 2014 149,684 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

eml light on

Fail 17 Apr 2013 143,617 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 143,617 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 137,973 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 131,823 miles

Nail in nearside 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)

Restricted view of engine bay covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2010 120,640 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 110,222 miles

Nail in nearside 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 8 Apr 2008 98,978 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 92,947 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 79,959 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 79,959 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PG02 FLL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PG02 FLL, 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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PG02 FLL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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