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FL02 CYC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,649 mi
Last recorded55,649 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 CYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 55,649 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 55,352 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 54,434 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 53,875 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 53,221 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 52,223 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 51,700 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 51,092 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 51,085 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 50,427 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes ends

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 49,678 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 49,410 miles

Advise all tyres cracking between tread blocks.

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 49,159 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 48,589 miles

ADVISE all tyres weathered/cracking between tread blocks

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 48,589 miles

ADVISE all tyres weathered/cracking between tread blocks

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,400 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 46,399 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 43,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 41,031 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 37,866 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 34,033 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 29,603 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 24,943 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 21,448 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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FL02 CYC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FL02 CYC, 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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What year was FL02 CYC registered?

FL02 CYC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 April 2002.

Is FL02 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL02 CYC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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