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PUI 2657

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

129,076 mi
Last recorded129,076 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUI 2657
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 129,076 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2023 124,020 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 124,017 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2021 116,575 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 113,553 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine oil below minimum

Pass 5 Apr 2019 112,161 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 111,242 miles

Nearside Rear tyre multiple cracks

Pass 31 Mar 2017 109,788 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre tread worn but still within legal limit

Fail 31 Mar 2017 109,788 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner tyre tread worn but still within legal limit

Pass 19 Feb 2016 103,882 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 103,863 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 99,263 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 93,172 miles

off side front tyre worn low

slight play at off side front steering arm

Fail 31 Jan 2014 92,834 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

noise from starter motor

offside front tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

slight corrosion to front coil springs

Pass 31 Aug 2012 78,895 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 77,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advise o/s front rack end slight play

Pass 11 Mar 2011 67,715 miles

advise n/s/f rack end slight play

Fail 27 Mar 2010 59,681 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 59,681 miles

Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 59,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 48,929 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

corrosion on exhaust system

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake pads worn to 3mm

hanger on centre exhaust box starting to snap off

Pass 6 Mar 2008 41,341 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 41,340 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2007 38,345 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 33,446 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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PUI 2657 is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PUI 2657, 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 PUI 2657 registered?

PUI 2657 is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 April 2002.

Is PUI 2657 safe to buy?

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