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H102 WBS

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

105,854 mi
Last recorded105,854 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH102 WBS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 105,854 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind when turning by hand, not showing excessive bind on brake rollers (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened At front of sill area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inner & outer hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind when turning by hand, not showing excessive bind on brake rollers (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened At front of sill area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inner and outer hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Towards front of back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 105,854 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind when turning by hand, not showing excessive bind on brake rollers (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened At front of sill area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inner & outer hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind when turning by hand, not showing excessive bind on brake rollers (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened At front of sill area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inner and outer hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Towards front of back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 103,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive edge of sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive edge of sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 101,698 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 101,698 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 101,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Saddle on strut holed and corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Saddle on strut holed and corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle holed and corroded at N/S mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 99,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 99,605 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just before cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 97,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 97,220 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 94,662 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 94,662 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 92,787 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 92,775 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 89,575 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2017 84,759 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 84,699 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 79,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 75,416 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 71,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 71,089 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 65,559 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 65,546 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 60,294 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 60,294 miles

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 54,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 47,988 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 47,988 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 42,880 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 42,880 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 37,132 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 30,708 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 24,783 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 18,409 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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H102 WBS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H102 WBS, 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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H102 WBS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 November 2002.

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