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WV02 FMX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,426 mi
Last recorded145,426 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 FMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 145,426 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Fail 21 Aug 2020 145,425 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced full of water (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

engine management light

knock from near side front suspension, but couldn't find anything during test

Pass 16 Mar 2019 132,236 miles

both front suspension top mounts worn

chip in wind screen

n/s track rod end dust cover split

Fail 16 Mar 2019 132,236 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

both front suspension top mounts worn

chip in wind screen

n/s track rod end dust cover split

Pass 8 Mar 2018 118,314 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes worn

front brake pads low

Fail 7 Mar 2018 118,312 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

both front suspension arm rear bushes worn

eng light on poss miss fire

front brake pads low

Pass 23 Mar 2017 104,715 miles

engine management light on

off side door handle difficult in operation

Fail 21 Mar 2017 104,715 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

off side door handle difficult in operation

Pass 23 Mar 2016 95,150 miles

both rear tyres getting close to limit and have cracks in tread patterns

Fail 23 Mar 2016 95,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres getting close to limit and have cracks in tread patterns

Pass 9 Mar 2015 86,061 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 86,061 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 78,379 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 78,379 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 70,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 70,053 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 53,419 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 44,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

slight damage to o/s/r sill

Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,298 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 39,127 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 31,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,440 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brakes squeaking slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2007 22,297 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 19,577 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 19,577 miles

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

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 FMX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FMX, 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 FMX registered?

WV02 FMX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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