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OV02 YDW

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,556 mi
Last recorded110,556 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 YDW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 110,556 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 105,300 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 100,364 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 95,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 88,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 88,405 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 81,987 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 81,969 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 77,732 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 77,732 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification spring incorrectly seated (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected bent (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2019 73,208 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 73,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 67,788 miles

n/s/r tyre perished between treads

Pass 29 Mar 2017 62,010 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 29 Mar 2017 62,010 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Jun 2015 56,566 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 49,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre exhuast clamp broken

front both seats have sideplay

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres slighty perishing

Fail 3 Apr 2014 49,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre exhuast clamp broken

front both & n/s/r tyre slightly perishing

front both seats have sideplay

Pass 3 Apr 2013 40,503 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 39,317 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 37,491 miles

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Oil leak

both front brake discs have wear

Pass 16 Aug 2010 35,516 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 33,948 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 32,420 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 29,692 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,801 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 YDW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OV02 YDW, 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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OV02 YDW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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