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FP02 NVH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,793 mi
Last recorded100,793 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 NVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 100,793 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 92,255 miles

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2024 92,255 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp ineffective system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 86,244 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 82,436 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 81,220 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 81,219 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 80,184 miles

Both rear tyres tearing in tread area

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 80,144 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres tearing in tread area

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 78,451 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 74,985 miles

Nearside Front tyre has side wall cracking but no cords exposed

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

eml lamp indicates fault

Fail 23 Apr 2018 74,984 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre has side wall cracking but no cords exposed

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

eml lamp indicates fault

Pass 21 Mar 2017 71,915 miles

Front tyres perished

Fail 21 Mar 2017 71,915 miles

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

Front tyres perished

Pass 24 Mar 2016 69,329 miles

two front tyres side wall perish

Pass 18 Mar 2015 66,863 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 64,703 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 61,016 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,761 miles

engine revs eratic at fast idle

Pass 11 Mar 2011 53,958 miles

Air bag light

Centre exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 18 Feb 2010 52,962 miles

Oil leak

all four brake discs slightly corroded

offside front bake slightly binding

Pass 16 Nov 2007 52,687 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 52,687 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

airbag lamp on

Pass 15 May 2006 42,892 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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FP02 NVH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FP02 NVH, 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 FP02 NVH registered?

FP02 NVH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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