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BN02 GGE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,396 mi
Last recorded151,396 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 GGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 151,396 miles

front inner brake discs badly corroded

front no plate slightly damaged

headlights slightly deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2024 146,252 miles

front inner discs corroded badly

headlights slightly deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres close to wear indicators

Pass 8 Jun 2023 141,209 miles

front inner discs corroded

headlights slightly deterioarted

rear tyres worn close to limit

Fail 26 May 2023 141,209 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front inner discs corroded

headlights slightly deterioarted

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 25 May 2022 136,911 miles

headlights slightly deteriorated

front no plate slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside rear outer sills slightly corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2021 130,182 miles

front arb bushes worn

front tyres worn uneven and close to limit

Fail 28 May 2021 130,182 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front arb bushes worn

front tyres worn uneven and close to limit

Pass 29 May 2020 124,942 miles

front arb bushes slightly worn

Pass 1 May 2019 119,467 miles

Front arb bushes slightly worn

Front brake back plates corroded slightly

Nearside and offside sills slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 114,172 miles

Front brake back plates corroded

Front tyres close to wear indicators

Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 3 May 2018 114,172 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill painted white (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill painted white (5.2.6)

Front brake back plates corroded

Front tyres close to wear indicators

Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 105,777 miles

Alternator belt perished

Front brake back plates corroded

Sump plug leaking oil

Pass 4 May 2016 98,863 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 93,177 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 1 May 2015 93,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Apr 2014 86,551 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 80,677 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 73,098 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 68,046 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 62,776 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 49,678 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 36,610 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 28,842 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,216 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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BN02 GGE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BN02 GGE, 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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BN02 GGE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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