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OE02 VRU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

88,570 mi
Last recorded88,570 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 VRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 88,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 81,779 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 75,242 miles

EML displayed

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 69,355 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 69,299 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

BOOT LID DOES NOT OPEN

Pass 7 Sep 2020 67,309 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 67,308 miles

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 64,387 miles

All four tyres cracking in tread

Front coil springs corrded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 60,830 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

drivers seat backwards and forwards mechanism working and securing but cable loose

Fail 26 Oct 2018 60,830 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 55,911 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2016 52,031 miles

CAT heatshield missing

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)

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

both front shocker gators split

oil leaks

spare tyre flat

Pass 28 Nov 2015 47,704 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s wiper slightly worn

Fail 23 Nov 2015 47,667 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

registration plate delaminated front and rear (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s wiper slightly worn

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2014 39,821 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust becoming rusty

small split on nearside wiper

surface rust to steering and suspension components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 32,169 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 30,642 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 30,642 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 29,175 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 27,469 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,754 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 23,593 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 23,481 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 20,818 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 17,541 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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OE02 VRU 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 76%.

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 OE02 VRU, 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 OE02 VRU registered?

OE02 VRU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 August 2002.

Is OE02 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE02 VRU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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