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2002 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration AX02AWW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expired 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 112,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
8 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 107,276 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
23 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 106,927 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
2 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,787 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- offside front splash guard loose
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
24 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,846 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2020 12 Jun 202622 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 97,334 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres wearing on inner edges
22 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 97,334 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres wearing on inner edges
15 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,015 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front indicator lens missing
- Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
15 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 91,015 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Offside Front indicator lens missing
17 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,735 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
- brake pad warning light on
29 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,598 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- centre stop light not working
31 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,915 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
30 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 67,911 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
21 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 62,435 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,435 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 60,980 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
29 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,980 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
29 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,122 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2012 12 Jun 202618 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,539 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2011 12 Jun 20269 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,539 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2010 12 Jun 202610 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,188 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2009 12 Jun 202610 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 35,188 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
19 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,855 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,508 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2007 12 Jun 202611 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 27,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
28 May 2005
Pass
Mileage: 16,890 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2006Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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AX02AWW was registered on 2002-05-21
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