MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,561 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Power steering component leaking near side steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Power steering component leaking rack end (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Power steering component leaking rack end (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
center exhaust mount insecure but not in danger of failing
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS 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)
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp worn (7.1.2)
Central Front exhaust mounting broken.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle filled but leaks. (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also scrubbed on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre is heavily cracked.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect inner tie rod. (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also scrubbed on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear starting to crack between treads
Oil level sensor has been disconnected.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eye level brake light not working
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear tyre starting to wear thin/slight cracking nearside rear tyre/nearside rear tyre wearing uneven
oil dipstick broken/engine oil above maximum
slight corrosion underbody components
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear tyre starting to wear thin/slight cracking nearside rear tyre/nearside rear tyre wearing uneven
oil dipstick broken/engine oil above maximum
slight corrosion underbody components
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight corrosion underbody components
slight play/movement in offside steering rack
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
slight corrosion underbody components
slight play/movement in offside steering rack
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s/r tyrte 2-3mm and starting to feather on inner edge
front tyres wearing on inner edges
slight play in front antiroll bar bushes
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VO02 FZV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 VO02 FZV, 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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VO02 FZV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 June 2002.
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