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EU02 BVG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,539 mi
Last recorded98,539 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 BVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 98,539 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both tyres (5.2.3 (j))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 98,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 98,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 92,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 92,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 90,918 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 86,299 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 86,299 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm X 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 80,131 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 80,313 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 71,874 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 70,158 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 63,692 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 57,269 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 51,649 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 51,649 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 44,438 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 39,074 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 32,027 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 21,804 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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EU02 BVG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EU02 BVG, 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

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What year was EU02 BVG registered?

EU02 BVG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is EU02 BVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU02 BVG shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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