CarVerify

Free Car Check

CW02 JYF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

132,104 mi
Last recorded132,104 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW02 JYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

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

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 132,104 miles

Slight exhaust leak

Slight oil leak

Weak headlight output and patterns

Both number plates delaminated

Chip in windscreen

Outer sills corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2025 131,346 miles

Both number plates delaminated

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

Oil leak

Sills corroded

Slight exhaust leak

Weak headlight output and patterns

Pass 20 Mar 2024 130,679 miles

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust front pipe split and leaking slightly

Slight oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2023 129,848 miles

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust front pipe split and blowing slightly

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2023 129,836 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust front pipe split and blowing slightly

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2022 129,088 miles

Both driveshaft joints worn

Chips in windscreen

First exhaust silencer split

Front Exhaust mount worn

Front and rear brake pads low and discs corroded

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2021 128,244 miles

Chips in windscreen

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Oil leak

Slight exhaust leak

Pass 19 Mar 2020 127,467 miles

Front and rear brake pads low

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2019 126,704 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 126,687 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 126,079 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 125,264 miles

Chip in windscreen

Front and rear brake pads low and discs poor condition

Fail 20 Mar 2017 125,258 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Chip in windscreen

Front and rear brake pads low and discs poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2016 124,563 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 123,725 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Mar 2014 122,486 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 12 Mar 2013 121,244 miles

rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2012 120,443 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 120,434 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 119,975 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2011 119,971 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front discs corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 108,486 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 94,213 miles

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

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

slight play in rack

Pass 26 Mar 2008 76,646 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 62,623 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 29 Aug 2006 57,522 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 46,157 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
Full Volkswagen Beetle reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CW02 JYF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 CW02 JYF, 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

How do I check the history of CW02 JYF?

You can check the full history of CW02 JYF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CW02 JYF registered?

CW02 JYF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 August 2002.

Is CW02 JYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW02 JYF shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CW02 JYF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CW02 JYF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.