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AD02 DEB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,036 mi
Last recorded69,036 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 DEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 69,036 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 69,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 64,050 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 63,987 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 55,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine cover fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2016 55,942 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Hole caused by rust within 30cm of prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 51,954 miles

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

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

showing signs of corrosion underneath

Pass 4 Sep 2014 48,337 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 45,520 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 45,520 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EPC light illuminated

Traction cotrol light illuminated

Pass 29 Aug 2012 41,598 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 35,944 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 32,213 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 25,852 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 20,838 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 14,753 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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AD02 DEB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD02 DEB, 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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AD02 DEB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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