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B11 UGY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

33,594 mi
Last recorded33,594 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 UGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 33,594 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 32,959 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 32,310 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 31,487 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 30,556 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 29,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 29,410 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 28,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread slightly uneven (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Reverse lights inoperative

Pass 8 Aug 2017 27,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on edge of tread and between treads

Fail 8 Aug 2017 27,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on edge of tread and between treads

Pass 1 Aug 2016 27,007 miles

O/s/r tyre cracked

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2015 25,893 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 24,945 miles

heat shield missing from exhaust

rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2013 23,324 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 22,471 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 20,067 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2010 17,965 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 16,066 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 14,156 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 11,774 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 8,920 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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B11 UGY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 B11 UGY, 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

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What year was B11 UGY registered?

B11 UGY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 July 2002.

Is B11 UGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 UGY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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