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2002 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
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- Registration FD02XRS
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expires 29 Jan 2027
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 136,109 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded all 4 (5.3.2 (b))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
30 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 135,283 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded bothsides (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))
30 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 135,283 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded bothsides (5.3.2 (b))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 134,620 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear AXLE CORRODED
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Coil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
21 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 134,214 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear axle corroded
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 134,156 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear axle corroded
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 133,619 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
13 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 133,612 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER SILLS BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
27 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 133,288 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2022 5 Jun 202615 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 132,271 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
31 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 131,243 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- vehicle structure has slight corrosion
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
26 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 130,243 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- vehicle structure has slight corrosion
26 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 130,243 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- vehicle structure has slight corrosion
4 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 129,111 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front has cuts but not deep enough to reach ply and cords
25 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 127,064 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2017 5 Jun 202623 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 127,064 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
4 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 125,338 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
18 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 124,423 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2014 5 Jun 20267 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 113,165 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2013 5 Jun 202622 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 105,556 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2012 5 Jun 202622 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 105,556 MI
5 Jun 20268 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 94,556 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2011 5 Jun 202610 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 84,133 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2010 5 Jun 202615 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 82,443 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 75,368 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2009 5 Jun 20263 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 75,368 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
13 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 64,645 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2008 5 Jun 202613 Apr 2007
Fail
Mileage: 64,645 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
19 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 52,363 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FD02XRS was registered on 2002-05-15
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