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PH02 BUG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,385 mi
Last recorded93,385 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH02 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 93,385 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has minor leak at front near join from manifold to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 93,385 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has minor leak at front near join from manifold to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 88,480 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 88,480 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 80,338 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 72,775 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 59,752 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 57,668 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 55,502 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 54,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 54,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 52,184 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 51,096 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 49,483 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 46,104 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 3 Dec 2007 43,642 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 39,859 miles

Nearside 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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PH02 BUG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PH02 BUG, 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 PH02 BUG registered?

PH02 BUG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 June 2002.

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The MOT history for PH02 BUG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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