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XOU 203T

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1541cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,315 mi
Last recorded10,315 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOU 203T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,541cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 10,315 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s & o/s top & n/s bottom ball joint gaiters split

no windscreen fitted or wipers & washers at time of test

o/s & n/s rear axle hub seals leaking oil

Fail 30 Apr 2009 10,313 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s & o/s top & n/s bottom ball joint gaiters split

o/s & n/s rear axle hub seals leaking oil

Pass 20 Jun 2008 8,662 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 7,889 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 7,889 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 4,408 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 4,408 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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XOU 203T is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,541cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XOU 203T, 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 XOU 203T registered?

XOU 203T is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is XOU 203T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOU 203T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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