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WR02 ERZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,551 mi
Last recorded136,551 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 ERZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 136,551 miles

Front Outer Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 131,286 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 20 Sep 2019 123,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge MINIMUM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge MINIMUM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise renewal of both number plates

engine cover fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2019 123,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge MINIMUM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge MINIMUM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise renewal of both number plates

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2018 112,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2017 106,035 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 105,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 105,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 103,575 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 103,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust mounting broke

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 96,721 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 95,923 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 88,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Dec 2011 88,325 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 78,734 miles

Engine management warning light on.

Fail 22 Dec 2010 78,734 miles

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

Engine management warning light on.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 70,579 miles

Engine management warning light on.

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 62,054 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 62,054 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 53,206 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 42,962 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 31,582 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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WR02 ERZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WR02 ERZ, 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 WR02 ERZ registered?

WR02 ERZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 May 2002.

Is WR02 ERZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR02 ERZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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