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ML02 WVU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

153,097 mi
Last recorded153,097 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 WVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 153,097 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2026 153,097 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding when handbrake has been applied (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 150,676 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced sidelight (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill heavily corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2025 150,665 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced sidelight (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill heavily corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2024 144,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 144,788 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 138,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad warning light wire missing.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 138,470 miles

Nearside Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad warning light wire missing.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 128,951 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 120,741 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 120,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 112,402 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 112,402 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 103,299 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 103,298 miles

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

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

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

slight bind at nearside rear brake

Pass 15 Dec 2016 91,212 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 91,211 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear Rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 79,034 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 79,028 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 69,417 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 69,257 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 59,924 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 49,699 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 11 Jul 2011 38,808 miles

High level brake light inoperative

Pass 20 Aug 2010 37,119 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 35,624 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 35,624 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 33,401 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 29,398 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 24,438 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 24,438 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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ML02 WVU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 ML02 WVU, 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 ML02 WVU registered?

ML02 WVU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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