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PJ02 XMV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,006 mi
Last recorded116,006 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 XMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 116,006 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 116,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 104,778 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 96,950 miles

center exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2020 84,817 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 84,799 miles

Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor missing (7.12 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 76,439 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 66,565 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 58,226 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 47,109 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 31,141 miles

slight corrosion on front and rear discs, still ok at present

Fail 13 Apr 2015 31,140 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

slight corrosion on front and rear discs, still ok at present

Pass 7 Apr 2014 36,657 miles

front shocker springs corroded

centre section exhaust mounting snapped exhaust still secure

n/s/f tyre cracking outer edge no chords exposed

Pass 10 Apr 2013 35,897 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 35,896 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 31,969 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 31,968 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 31,014 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 27,635 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 27,635 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 22,087 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 15,833 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 15,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

bad corrosion on n/s/f disc.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 13,623 miles

BOTH OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES CRACKING

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 13,623 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

BOTH OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES CRACKING

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 11,817 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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PJ02 XMV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 PJ02 XMV, 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 PJ02 XMV registered?

PJ02 XMV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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