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WU02 UPN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,972 mi
Last recorded142,972 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 UPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 142,972 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 142,741 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 136,924 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 136,922 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 124,795 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 124,773 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 111,716 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 100,546 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 89,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 May 2011 84,809 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Fail 19 May 2011 84,802 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 79,599 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 79,599 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 68,944 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)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 68,944 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 60,625 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 51,558 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 51,558 miles

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

nearside front seat belt buckle cover missing.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 43,224 miles

front and rear brake pads worn very low. †advise replacement.

front brake imbalance 22% (fail if above 25%).

n/s front seat belt buckle cover missing.

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 UPN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UPN, 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 WU02 UPN registered?

WU02 UPN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is WU02 UPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU02 UPN shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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