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DE02 ENU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

153,144 mi
Last recorded153,144 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 ENU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 153,144 miles

Brake Pedal Has Long Travel...

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

Corrosion To Underside And Suspension...

Exhaust Corroded...

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 153,136 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN... (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective BADLY FADED... (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake Pedal Has Long Travel...

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

Corrosion To Underside And Suspension...

Exhaust Corroded...

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 152,764 miles

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

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION...

EXHAUST CORRODED...

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

HEADLAMP OUTPUT REDUCED...

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 152,764 miles

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

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction WIPERS PARK ON SCREEN... (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle OFFSIDE LAGGING... (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION...

EXHAUST CORRODED...

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

HEADLAMP OUTPUT REDUCED...

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

WIPERS WILL NOT STOP.. PARK FAULTY...

Pass 28 Nov 2023 152,222 miles

BRAKE PEDAL HAS LONG TRAVEL..

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

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION..

EXHAUST CORRODED..

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 152,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN.. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL HOLED.. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN.. (4.1.2 (c))

BRAKE PEDAL HAS LONG TRAVEL..

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

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION..

EXHAUST CORRODED..

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

HEADLAMP LENSES FADED..

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 151,411 miles

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

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION..

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 151,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN... (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play INNER RACK JOINT... (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN... (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION..

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

HEADLAMP LENSES VERY FADED...

Pass 5 Nov 2021 150,468 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective VERY FADED.. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE VERY WORN.. ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 150,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure DEEP CRACKS IN TREAD.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure DEEP CRACKS IN TREAD.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective VERY FADED.. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE VERY WORN.. ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 149,267 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod slight play

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

Pass 9 May 2019 147,987 miles

Corrosion To Outer Sills.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 147,987 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion To Outer Sills.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 146,758 miles

CORROSION TO REAR OUTER SILLS.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 146,758 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKED TO CORDS. HAS SIGNS OF RUN FLAT DAMAGE. (4.1.D.1b)

CORROSION TO REAR OUTER SILLS.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2017 145,768 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS SIGNS OF RUN FLAT DAMAGE

Fail 9 May 2017 145,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS SIGNS OF RUN FLAT DAMAGE

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2016 144,637 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW AND PERISHED

Pass 12 Mar 2015 143,076 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 143,076 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 141,816 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 141,816 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

engine management lamp on

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 14 May 2013 133,211 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 125,299 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 125,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 118,785 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 113,042 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2010 113,042 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 May 2009 97,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 80,516 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 80,515 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2007 67,170 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 67,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 52,970 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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DE02 ENU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DE02 ENU, 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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DE02 ENU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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