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VO02 ULR

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

181,252 mi
Last recorded181,252 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 ULR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 181,252 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 172,894 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Part worn tyres fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2015 172,730 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Engine MIL on

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Part worn tyres fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2014 171,142 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 171,142 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 160,440 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 160,328 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on

malfuntion in traction control system, light on

Pass 20 Mar 2012 148,208 miles

malfuntion in traction control system warning light

Pass 17 Mar 2011 132,967 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 17 Mar 2011 132,967 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Mar 2010 116,067 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 106,088 miles

front discs worn

wipers not clearing screen very well

Pass 17 Mar 2008 97,695 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 84,077 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 65,648 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 ULR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VO02 ULR, 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 VO02 ULR registered?

VO02 ULR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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