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DX02TLU
2002 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration DX02TLU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expires 21 Aug 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
19
Passes
8
Failures
70.37%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
5 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 128,053 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
5 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 128,053 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
13 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 126,442 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer connection (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
22 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 125,623 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
22 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 124,743 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2023 25 Jun 202615 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 124,730 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Rack end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
30 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 120,713 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2022 25 Jun 202630 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 120,713 MI
25 Jun 20264 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 119,504 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
4 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 117,191 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,754 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Central exhaust mount insecure/rattling but still supported
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
22 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 115,752 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front front brake application uneven slower in operation (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Central exhaust mount insecure/rattling but still supported
- Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
19 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 112,158 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2017 25 Jun 202619 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 112,158 MI
25 Jun 20261 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,696 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2016 25 Jun 20265 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,946 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
20 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,009 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,244 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2013 25 Jun 202621 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 71,584 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2012 25 Jun 202621 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 71,584 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
13 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 65,976 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
24 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 63,308 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 59,557 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2009 25 Jun 202615 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 59,557 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 55,428 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2008 25 Jun 202612 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 49,096 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Apr 2005
Fail
Mileage: 2,222 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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DX02TLU was registered on 2002-03-01
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