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MM02 PGZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

139,329 mi
Last recorded139,329 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM02 PGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2025 139,329 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 139,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 131,512 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 123,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 114,635 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 105,464 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 102,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

engine and under body covers

Fail 10 Apr 2018 102,178 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine and under body covers

Pass 22 Apr 2017 98,632 miles

engine and under body covers

Fail 22 Apr 2017 98,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine and under body covers

Pass 4 May 2016 93,996 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 88,891 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust support broken away

front wipers smearing

Pass 30 Jun 2014 81,507 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust centre box bracket broken

Fail 30 Jun 2014 81,507 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust centre box bracket broken

Pass 30 Jun 2013 73,890 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 67,076 miles

Exhaust middle box bracket broken.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2012 67,076 miles

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

Exhaust middle box bracket broken.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2011 60,650 miles

exhaust middle box bracket broken

Pass 16 Jun 2010 51,026 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2009 44,229 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres worn low & tread distorted

Fail 27 Jun 2008 36,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyre treads distorted

Pass 27 Jun 2008 36,823 miles

both rear tyre treads distorted

Pass 28 Jun 2007 31,628 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 31,628 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2006 25,130 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MM02 PGZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MM02 PGZ, 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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MM02 PGZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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