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AE02 BVM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,336 mi
Last recorded92,336 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 BVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 92,336 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 92,331 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Sep 2017 89,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion on underside

oil pressure light flashing on start up

wear on suspension bushes

Fail 19 Sep 2017 89,265 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure loose bolts (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion on underside

oil pressure light flashing on start up

vehicle smoking heavily

wear on suspension bushes

Fail 1 Mar 2017 89,244 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive blue smoke (7.3.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Front drive shaft coupling is insecure Loose bolts (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn well below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge and age related cracks in sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn well below 1.6mm tread depth inside and outside edges

Pass 8 Jan 2016 89,107 miles

Nearside (emissions) blue smoke if left idling too long,suspect valve stem seals ?

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 17 Dec 2014 86,433 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 86,433 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 81,121 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 19 Dec 2013 81,109 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 2 Jul 2012 70,187 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 61,115 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 61,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 53,600 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 53,600 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 47,639 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 45,018 miles

both rear wheels slightly binding

Fail 30 Apr 2007 37,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 37,883 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 28,766 miles

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

O/S/F tyre "ON" legal limit

front brake discs rusted and grooved

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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AE02 BVM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AE02 BVM, 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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AE02 BVM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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