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B3 TTL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

176,856 mi
Last recorded176,856 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 TTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 176,856 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 164,514 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 148,089 miles

rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2022 137,523 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 131,031 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 130,836 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 123,568 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (Both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 118,114 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 110,268 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 110,260 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 105,355 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 23 Feb 2013 105,355 miles

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 23 Feb 2012 98,713 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 23 Feb 2012 98,713 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 90,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 79,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 72,302 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 64,124 miles

cut in offside front tyre sidewall

number plate fading

wear on tyres

Pass 24 Feb 2007 53,136 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 42,318 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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B3 TTL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B3 TTL, 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 B3 TTL registered?

B3 TTL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 February 2002.

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