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DV02 VPO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,351 mi
Last recorded122,351 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 VPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 122,351 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 112,145 miles

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

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal Both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 102,849 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured on both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing on both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Inner vehicle sills on both sides corrosions

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under tray cover fitted and misty of oil

Fail 26 Sep 2023 102,849 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured on both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing on both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid on both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid on both sides (3.5 (a))

Inner vehicle sills on both sides corrosions

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under tray cover fitted and misty of oil

Pass 23 Nov 2022 101,911 miles

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

both rear tyre cracking and over five years

Pass 24 Nov 2021 99,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 99,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 96,028 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 90,469 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 15 May 2018 83,742 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 83,742 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 75,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front tyres perishing

rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 May 2016 67,943 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 61,919 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 56,424 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

tyres perished

Fail 19 May 2014 56,424 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

tyres perished

Pass 29 Apr 2013 50,860 miles
Pass 14 May 2012

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

air bag light on . this will have to comply next M O T .

Pass 11 May 2011 42,905 miles

center stop light not working

Pass 26 Apr 2010 38,001 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 34,889 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 30,808 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 26,275 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 21,374 miles

nail in tyre

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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DV02 VPO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 DV02 VPO, 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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DV02 VPO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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