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WV02 FMD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,221 mi
Last recorded121,221 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 FMD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 121,221 miles

Oil leak ()

mil not working

Pass 19 Apr 2017 110,256 miles

offside rear tyre outer wall perished

Fail 19 Apr 2017 110,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 12 Apr 2016 99,897 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 99,518 miles

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

Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 90,381 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

gearbox leaking offside driveshaft seal

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 1 Apr 2015 90,381 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

gearbox leaking offside driveshaft seal

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Apr 2014 4 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 77,177 miles

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

both front indicators faded

Pass 15 Feb 2012 74,740 miles

battery not secure

brake discs front and rear deteriorated

n/s mirror cracked

play in n/s inner rack area

Fail 15 Feb 2012 74,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

battery not secure

brake discs front and rear deteriorated

n/s mirror cracked

play in n/s inner rack area

Pass 22 Mar 2010 70,494 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Slight Play In N/S Steering inner Track Rod Joint

Fail 22 Mar 2010 70,494 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Slight Play In N/S Steering inner Track Rod Joint

Pass 23 Mar 2009 61,357 miles

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)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 61,357 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes Binding Slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2008 49,541 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 39,947 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 27,867 miles

REAR BRAKES BINDING ,ADVISE STRIP AND CLEAN A.S.A.P.

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 27,867 miles

REAR BRAKES BINDING ,ADVISE STRIP AND CLEAN A.S.A.P.

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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WV02 FMD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue 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 WV02 FMD, 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 WV02 FMD registered?

WV02 FMD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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