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VO02 FZV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,561 mi
Last recorded140,561 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 FZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2020 140,561 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 138,019 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 137,988 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 133,217 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 133,217 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 129,122 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 128,985 miles

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.

Pass 19 May 2016 125,180 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2015 119,650 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 20 May 2015 119,650 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 111,716 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 111,716 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 108,313 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 108,313 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 105,004 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 96,511 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 95,602 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 92,577 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion underbody components

slight play/movement in offside steering rack

Fail 24 Sep 2010 92,577 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 87,413 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 87,413 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 74,179 miles

o/s/r tyrte 2-3mm and starting to feather on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2007 55,866 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in front antiroll bar bushes

Pass 14 Jun 2006 39,411 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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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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