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VW02 JLS

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,126 mi
Last recorded151,126 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW02 JLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 151,126 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 145,438 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 145,438 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working 50% of centre light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2017 140,598 miles

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 9 Dec 2016 134,196 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 127,496 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 127,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 122,227 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 118,942 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 118,941 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 114,306 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 104,570 miles

different size tyres on the front to the rear.both front tyres wearing on inner edge and @2.5mm

Fail 7 Nov 2011 104,570 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

different size tyres on the front to the rear.both front tyres wearing on inner edge and @2.5mm

engine management light on

Pass 25 Nov 2010 97,374 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 88,865 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 88,834 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 81,138 miles

baffles loose in centre & rear exhaust

Pass 6 Aug 2008 78,999 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 71,171 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 57,767 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 45,265 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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VW02 JLS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VW02 JLS, 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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VW02 JLS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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