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M155 EUG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,785 mi
Last recorded97,785 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 EUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 97,785 miles

In-car headlamp adjuster requires attention

Pass 10 Nov 2024 94,695 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 94,692 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 89,375 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 85,433 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 85,433 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 79,235 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))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 79,235 miles

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

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))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 75,579 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 75,579 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 68,312 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 64,650 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 61,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 59,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 59,231 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 57,083 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 54,485 miles

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs has lips

Pass 4 Nov 2013 51,201 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 1,448 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 42,193 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 38,435 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 35,744 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 33,945 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 31,255 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 24,751 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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M155 EUG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M155 EUG, 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 M155 EUG registered?

M155 EUG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is M155 EUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M155 EUG shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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