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WU02 LHL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,420 mi
Last recorded99,420 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 LHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 99,420 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 99,419 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 93,687 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 93,685 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 88,544 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 88,544 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 83,613 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 79,440 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 73,874 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front discs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,246 miles

rear brake discs surface pitted

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

centre exhaust clamp loose/coroded

front brake discs surface pitted

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

surface screen scratches drivers side

Pass 23 May 2012 67,516 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 67,512 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 4 May 2011 61,226 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 61,226 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 55,560 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 55,560 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 49,195 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 43,697 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 43,697 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 37,875 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 31,143 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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WU02 LHL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WU02 LHL, 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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WU02 LHL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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