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FN02 OVL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,572 mi
Last recorded71,572 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 OVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 71,572 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 70,782 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 69,225 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 69,225 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 67,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 65,936 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 65,936 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 64,457 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 62,852 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 61,309 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 59,966 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 58,422 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 56,965 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 56,965 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 55,583 miles

traction control light remains 'on'

Pass 30 Jul 2014 54,277 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 52,907 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 52,906 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wall split/perrished

Pass 4 Aug 2012 51,480 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 50,134 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 47,720 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 44,295 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 40,757 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 37,617 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 34,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 28,455 miles

Rear brake pads appear worn very low

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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FN02 OVL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FN02 OVL, 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 FN02 OVL registered?

FN02 OVL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 April 2002.

Is FN02 OVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN02 OVL shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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