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OU02 UVS

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

138,629 mi
Last recorded138,629 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 UVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 138,629 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 138,542 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 138,296 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 138,258 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 138,032 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 137,856 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 137,236 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 137,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 136,562 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 132,629 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 132,610 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 129,140 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

o/s/r inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2013 122,828 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight cracking to rear tyres in tread

Fail 21 Mar 2013 122,828 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight cracking to rear tyres in tread

Pass 22 Mar 2012 114,752 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 104,027 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Mar 2010 92,305 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 82,691 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroding & wearing.

rear brake discs starting to wear.

slight oil leak sump area.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 75,618 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs wearing.

Pass 21 Mar 2007 62,831 miles

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

both front brake discs wearing

both headlamp aims on upper limit

Fail 21 Mar 2007 62,831 miles

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

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

both front brake discs wearing

both headlamp aims on upper limit

drivers side wiper blade smearing- suggest replace

Fail 24 Mar 2006 48,119 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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)

slight mis-fire

Pass 24 Mar 2006 48,119 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)

slight mis-fire

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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OU02 UVS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 OU02 UVS, 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 OU02 UVS registered?

OU02 UVS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is OU02 UVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU02 UVS shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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