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WN02 EWE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,573 mi
Last recorded106,573 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN02 EWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 106,573 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are deteriorated

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

head light images deteriorated

oil leak front and rear of engine // getting on exhaust and rubber hoses

Pass 20 Mar 2017 99,254 miles

eng light on

head lights need polishing / a bit dull

head lights need polishing / a bit dull

Pass 11 Mar 2016 92,675 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 20 Mar 2015 86,880 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 81,088 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 75,685 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 69,614 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 63,534 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 57,303 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 45,621 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 41,469 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

service indicator flashung

whell alignment required

Pass 18 Mar 2008 41,469 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

service indicator flashung

whell alignment required

Fail 15 Mar 2007 37,230 miles

Both headlamp aims on very lower limit, Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge, Nearside rear tyre starting to wear lower.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 37,230 miles

Both headlamp aims on very lower limit, Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge, Nearside rear tyre starting to wear lower.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2006 32,728 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 32,728 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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WN02 EWE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WN02 EWE, 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 WN02 EWE registered?

WN02 EWE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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The MOT history for WN02 EWE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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