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BF02 PDU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Pink Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,567 mi
Last recorded138,567 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 PDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 138,567 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to underside and outer sills

Pass 21 Mar 2025 137,248 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 137,248 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 135,703 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 134,004 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2022 132,195 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 132,180 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 128,686 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs corroded

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2018 128,686 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front brake discs corroded

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 124,701 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front and rear brake discs corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 124,678 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.2.C.1c)

front and rear brake discs corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 120,767 miles

2 x n/s and o/s rear brake pipes swollen, unable to fully assess due to manufacturers protective coating

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2013 112,870 miles

2 x n/s and o/s rear brake pipes swollen, unable to fully assess due to manufacturers protecive coating

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2013 112,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2 x n/s and o/s rear brake pipes swollen, unable to fully assess due to manufacturers protecive coating

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 103,209 miles

2 x n/s rear brake pipes hevily swollen, unable to assess due to manufacturers protective coating

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

front brake discs worn

o/s rear brake pipe heavily swollen, unable to assess due to manufacturers protective coating

parking brake release button deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2012 103,209 miles

2 x n/s rear brake pipes hevily swollen, unable to assess due to manufacturers protective coating

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs worn

o/s rear brake pipe heavily swollen, unable to assess due to manufacturers protective coating

parking brake release button deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2011 94,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front discs worn

o/s front disc scored

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 85,022 miles

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

parking brake button missing

Pass 7 Jul 2009 70,924 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 59,577 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 53,012 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 53,012 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2006 38,665 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2006 38,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advise nearside front tyre wearing on edges †

Advise tracking out due to tyre wear

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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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BF02 PDU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF02 PDU, 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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BF02 PDU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 May 2002.

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