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AO02 VDG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

61,406 mi
Last recorded61,406 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 61,406 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2025 58,553 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS & OS. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2024 55,402 miles

Front NS & OS Shock Dust Covers Split.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2023 51,573 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 48,223 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 48,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 43,712 miles

Rear number plate staring to fade

Pass 29 Apr 2020 39,567 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 32,193 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 29,406 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear small cuts in tread

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 May 2017 27,450 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 25,476 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 25,476 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 24,048 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 23,446 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 22,103 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 22,103 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front 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 14 May 2012 20,870 miles

Front Tyres , tread depth getting low

Fail 14 May 2012 20,870 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyres , tread depth getting low

Pass 21 May 2011 20,158 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers smearing

Pass 18 May 2010 18,869 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 16,936 miles

front tyres, tread depth wearing low on inner edges.

Pass 19 May 2008 14,198 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 12,469 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 10,710 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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AO02 VDG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 AO02 VDG, 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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What year was AO02 VDG registered?

AO02 VDG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 May 2002.

Is AO02 VDG safe to buy?

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