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WM02 FJD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

97,987 mi
Last recorded97,987 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 FJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 97,987 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 97,985 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 92,919 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 87,285 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Dec 2016 87,285 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 80,389 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre mount broken away but exhast is still supported

Pass 8 Nov 2014 72,611 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 72,611 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 67,016 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 63,681 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 63,681 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 57,813 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 57,813 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 52,503 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 52,503 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 46,920 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 42,412 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 42,412 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 35,165 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 35,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 31,163 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 31,163 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 18,481 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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WM02 FJD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WM02 FJD, 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 WM02 FJD registered?

WM02 FJD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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