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R123 EJR

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,084 mi
Last recorded116,084 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 EJR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 116,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight white smoke

Pass 14 Apr 2016 107,252 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 24 Sep 2015 105,194 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 99,888 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Jun 2013 86,513 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 14 Jun 2012 73,488 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 73,488 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 64,249 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 16 Jun 2010 50,240 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 48,356 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2009 41,296 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 37,010 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

abs warning light on

anti roll bar bushes showing signs of wear

center exhaust mounting broken

front wiper blades split

nearside rear brake starting to have restricted movement

rear tyres slightly distorted

small cuts/cracks in rear tyres

Pass 30 Nov 2006 30,557 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 30,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 20,518 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 20,518 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

large crack in front screen outside swept area

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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R123 EJR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R123 EJR, 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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R123 EJR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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