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PN02 EFA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,620 mi
Last recorded120,620 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN02 EFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 120,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner seal corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 119,225 miles

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

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

rear pads low

Fail 16 Jan 2018 119,225 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear pads low

Pass 14 Jan 2017 117,264 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 117,264 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 116,311 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

both sides sill corroded

oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2015 116,298 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and body (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and body (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 110,152 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 106,386 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 106,384 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside 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)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 106,288 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside 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)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 99,345 miles

(1)Nearside front tyre wearing edges.(2)Centre exhaust bracket broken on weld rattling.(3)Slight oil leak gearbox area.

Fail 14 Dec 2012 99,339 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

(1)Nearside front tyre wearing edges.(2)Centre exhaust bracket broken on weld rattling.(3)Slight oil leak gearbox area.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 94,166 miles

1.Offside rear tyre slight wear edges sidewalls slight perishing.2.Rear brake discs pitted round edge.

Centre exhaust bracket broken on weld.

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 85,314 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 72,689 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 54,116 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)

o/s rear tyre shows signs of cracking

Pass 21 May 2007 41,328 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 28,565 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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PN02 EFA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 PN02 EFA, 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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PN02 EFA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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