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VN02 JWK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,319 mi
Last recorded162,319 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 JWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 162,319 miles

Front both top suspension mounts slight movement

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc corroding

Fail 2 Feb 2019 162,295 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front both top suspension mounts slight movement

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2016 159,457 miles

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 137,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 115,959 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 115,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

DRIVERS SIDE REAR BRAKE LOOKS TO OF GOT WARM & DISCOLOURED

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 91,460 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 65,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake discs corroded on edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 27 Jul 2012 65,850 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs heavily corroded on inner edge.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding.

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake discs corroded on edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 12 May 2011 36,761 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 34,501 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 31,660 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 31,660 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 28,791 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 25,707 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 21,311 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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VN02 JWK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN02 JWK, 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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VN02 JWK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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