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MT02 OVU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

110,904 mi
Last recorded110,904 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 OVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 110,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2026 110,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 108,652 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 105,520 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 105,520 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 102,245 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 97,906 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 91,727 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 90,713 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 88,052 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 88,052 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 83,066 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 79,455 miles

n/s/r tyre was flat

park brake 17% ,,,o/s low

Pass 10 Jun 2014 78,621 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 78,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 75,908 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 75,908 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2011 72,215 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 68,463 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 68,463 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 57,503 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 49,194 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2007 39,562 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2006 30,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 May 2006 30,810 miles
Fail 21 May 2005 22,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 21 May 2005 22,821 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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MT02 OVU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 MT02 OVU, 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 MT02 OVU registered?

MT02 OVU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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The MOT history for MT02 OVU shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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