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APP 445J

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,501 mi
Last recorded87,501 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPP 445J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 87,501 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody heavily undersealed previous sings of welding

Pass 3 Apr 2025 87,444 miles

previous signs of welding and underside undersealed

slight play in steering system when jacked up

Pass 15 Aug 2024 87,429 miles

previous sings of welding around underbody areas underbody underseald

slight play in steering

Pass 4 Oct 2023 87,288 miles

corrosion to underside

previous welding to underside

Fail 1 Aug 2023 87,236 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

underbody welded and undersealed

Pass 15 Jul 2022 86,892 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight movement in steering system

underbody undersealed signs of previous welding

Pass 8 Jul 2021 86,572 miles

surface corrosion to underside previous welding to underside underside heavily under sealed.

Pass 9 Jul 2020 86,258 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall perishing

corrosion to front coil springs

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 23 Jul 2019 86,063 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 19 Jul 2018 85,574 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel but functions correctly

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 27 Jul 2017 85,225 miles

handbrake travel

slight corrosion to brake pipes

slight play in steering

surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 13 Jun 2016 84,827 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

long hand brake travel

play in steering system

slight play in n /s/r wheel bearing

surface corrosion around underbody areas and underbody undersealed

Pass 29 Jun 2015 84,628 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to underbody areas

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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APP 445J is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 APP 445J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of APP 445J?

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What year was APP 445J registered?

APP 445J is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 May 2002.

Is APP 445J safe to buy?

The MOT history for APP 445J shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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