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OV02 VSN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Multi-colour Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

102,310 mi
Last recorded102,310 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 VSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 102,310 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

off side c.v.boot perishing

rear brake discs rusting

Pass 4 Dec 2023 101,974 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 101,464 miles

rear brake discs rusting

rear brakes fluctuating slightly

Pass 9 Dec 2021 96,742 miles

NSF outer sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 96,725 miles

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

NSF outer sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 95,795 miles

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

corrosion to both rear sills

Pass 9 Dec 2019 92,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight corrosion to inner sills at rear

Pass 14 Dec 2018 91,284 miles

corrosion on both rear outer sills

Pass 5 Dec 2017 87,977 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 85,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrorded weld by catalyst (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 80,160 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 79,947 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2015 76,928 miles

205/60/16 fitted to front axle 205/55/16 fitted to rear axle

Fail 5 May 2015 76,928 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

205/60/16 fitted to front axle 205/55/16 fitted to rear axle

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre shows damage to outer sidewall and debris can be heard moving inside the tyre when spun

Pass 7 May 2014 75,322 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 75,318 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2013 72,949 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 May 2013 72,896 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 May 2012 70,654 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 May 2012 70,654 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2011 69,197 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 69,179 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 66,302 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 56,615 miles

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 50,570 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 35,876 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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OV02 VSN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Multi-colour with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OV02 VSN, 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 OV02 VSN registered?

OV02 VSN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 May 2002.

Is OV02 VSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV02 VSN shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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