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VO02 WXS

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,874 mi
Last recorded56,874 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 WXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 56,874 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 56,874 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 53,917 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 51,751 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket loose

slight play in n/s seering inner joint

Fail 30 May 2014 51,751 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

centre exhaust bracket loose

slight play in n/s seering inner joint

Pass 10 Jun 2013 48,107 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 41,900 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 36,017 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 36,017 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 31,628 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 24,296 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 22,951 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres have slight surface cracks

o/s/f wiper blade slight deteriation

Pass 7 Mar 2008 17,986 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 16,999 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 14,945 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 WXS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WXS, 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 WXS registered?

VO02 WXS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is VO02 WXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO02 WXS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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