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BU02 CVS

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

103,210 mi
Last recorded103,210 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 CVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 103,210 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 96,409 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 96,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 89,272 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seat secured using belt. Difficult to fully inspect interior and load area due to being full of owners belongings ()

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill close to axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 89,272 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Cloudy no beam pattern visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Bald inner edge and perished 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush peeling/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy but beam pattern still clearly visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seat secured using belt. Difficult to fully inspect interior and load area due to being full of owners belongings ()

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill close to axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 76,078 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 76,077 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery warning indicator on dash

Exhaust centre bracket broken

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Undertray side panel insecure

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 65,586 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 65,585 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and aim high and light output weak (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and aim high and light output weak (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 61,484 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly BOTH SIDES (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 59,924 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 56,553 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 53,017 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 50,120 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 22 Jun 2012 48,025 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,580 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front and rear brake pads wearing low wheel off inspection advised

near side rear / off side front tyres wearing on edges close to limit

Pass 6 Jul 2010 42,045 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front wiper blades deteriorating

offside rear and nearside rear brake pads appear to be wearing low,recommend inspection

Pass 12 Jun 2009 38,383 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 33,742 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 29,375 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 25,485 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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BU02 CVS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BU02 CVS, 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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BU02 CVS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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