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PX02 ULY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

155,312 mi
Last recorded155,312 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX02 ULY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2019 155,312 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate Limit 0.80m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer & inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from interior mirror ()

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded & Offside Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & Offside Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 148,718 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 148,718 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 144,748 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside 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)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 144,748 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 139,438 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 133,648 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 128,738 miles

O/S & N/S REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES CLOSE TO LIMIT

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 128,733 miles

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

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

O/S & N/S REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES CLOSE TO LIMIT

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 123,713 miles

FUEL SMELL - VEHICLE TESTED WHEN WET

Pass 1 Jun 2012 119,273 miles

FUEL SMELL

N/S/R BRAKE STARTING TO BIND

Fail 14 Jun 2011 115,192 miles

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

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

air bag warning light on

both front brake discs our rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2011 115,192 miles

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

air bag warning light on

both front brake discs our rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2010 103,509 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 103,509 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 89,140 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 74,729 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre poor

Fail 17 Apr 2007 65,032 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 65,032 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 64,863 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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PX02 ULY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PX02 ULY, 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 PX02 ULY registered?

PX02 ULY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 August 2002.

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