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WF02 WWG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

224,601 mi
Last recorded224,601 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 WWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 224,601 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 224,601 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working nearside and offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 218,472 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 212,573 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 206,850 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 206,686 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 203,091 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2019 203,070 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NS has no pattern at all, OS pattern seems ok, but both headlamps are heavily faded, affecting quality of image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill repair is loose!!!!! (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area holed (sill end) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected DANGEROUS!!!! (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted to rear

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area corroded, not (yet!) considered excessiver (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2019 203,046 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NS has no pattern at all, OS pattern seems ok, but both headlamps are heavily faded, affecting quality of image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area holed (sill end) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Front and rear brakes discs have surface corrosion , which has is affecting brake performance, both are fluctuating during brake test . (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn NSR and OSR (front mounting bushes heavily perished and breaking up) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child seat fitted to rear

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area corroded, not (yet!) considered excessiver (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has corrosion around front bush housing area, not yet considered excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 200,993 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake travel requires adjustment

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 200,675 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted to rear

Headlamp outer casings slightly faded but not seriously affecting beam image

Rear axle bushes worn

Temp repair to centre exhaust/mount

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR and OSR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 188,658 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

intercooler pipe loose

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 168,501 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre brake lamp has been disconnected

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 149,109 miles

Coolant leak

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2014 148,701 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 130,525 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing outer edges

Pass 27 Jul 2012 112,635 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 95,297 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 83,790 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 73,029 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 60,825 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 55,231 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 45,851 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 45,851 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

** o/s/f brake disc pitted **

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine undersheild damaged

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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WF02 WWG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WF02 WWG, 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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WF02 WWG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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