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WP02 THF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,703 mi
Last recorded109,703 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 THF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 109,703 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 109,703 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 97,168 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 90,114 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 90,113 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 83,878 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 83,878 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault came on the went off (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 75,076 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 75,003 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2015 69,988 miles

nearside front shock absorber top mount slight wear

Pass 13 May 2014 66,754 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 59,327 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 59,327 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 51,662 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 46,415 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 46,415 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn thin

Pass 26 May 2010 41,794 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 33,294 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 30,217 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S DAMAGE O/S SILL O/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT

Fail 12 Oct 2007 30,217 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S DAMAGE O/S SILL O/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 25,707 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 25,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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WP02 THF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WP02 THF, 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 WP02 THF registered?

WP02 THF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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