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PE02 CWD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

159,051 mi
Last recorded159,051 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE02 CWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 159,051 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 141,984 miles

Blow on middle box

Both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

N/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2023 141,984 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bind on n/s rear brake

Blow on middle box

Both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

N/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2022 131,422 miles

Front & rear number plates delaminating

Front suspension arms rear bushes splitting

Rear brake dragging at o/s

Fail 12 Aug 2022 131,422 miles

Front & rear number plates delaminating

Front suspension arms rear bushes splitting

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

Rear brake dragging at o/s

Pass 7 Aug 2021 117,728 miles

Front wheel bearing at o/s noisy

Play in n/s bottom ball joint

Rear brake dragging at o/s

Pass 13 Aug 2020 102,326 miles

Play in steering rack ends

Fail 13 Aug 2020 102,325 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack ends

Rear brakes 28% imbalance limit 30%

Pass 8 Aug 2019 86,071 miles

Central Front heat cover not fixed

Fail 8 Aug 2019 86,017 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front heat cover not fixed

Pass 9 Aug 2018 68,423 miles

Corrosion on brake pipe ends

Corrosion on springs , shocks and subframe.

Front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

Pass 11 Aug 2017 60,662 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Chip in windscreen

Corrosion on flexy brake hose ends

Corrosion on front shockers

Front brake discs pitted

Fuel filter slightly corroded

Rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2016 59,331 miles

Corrosion on flexy brake hose ends

Corrosion on rear shockers

Front and rear brake discs corroded.

Mid exhaust support bracket corroded

Tyres cracking and fronts wearing low

Pass 11 Jun 2015 55,965 miles

Corrosion on rear brake disc o/s & n/s.

Corrosion on rear coil springs o/s & n/s.

Front tyres cracking in base of tread o/s & n/s.

Rear wheel bearing noisy at o/s.

Pass 30 May 2014 54,396 miles

Corrosion on rear brake disc o/s & n/s.

Fail 28 May 2014 54,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion on rear brake disc o/s & n/s.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 51,849 miles

exhaust system blowing slightly

front and rear discs getting corroded and worn

front arm bushes getting worn

fuel tank straps getting corroded

metal part of front and rear flexes getting corroded

rear beam bushes getting worn

top strut mounts getting worn

Fail 21 Jun 2013 51,849 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust system blowing slightly

front and rear discs getting corroded and worn

front arm bushes getting worn

fuel tank straps getting corroded

metal part of front and rear flexes getting corroded

rear beam bushes getting worn

top strut mounts getting worn

Pass 25 May 2012 46,201 miles

Both front shocker surround split.

Centre exhaust bracket insecure.

Coolant leak.

Front and rear discs getting corroded.

Front wishbone bushes getting worn.

Fuel tank straps getting corroded.

Rear brake flexs getting corroded.

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Rear number plate laminates getting seperated.

Windscreen chiped in zone B but not in excess of 40mm.

Pass 27 May 2011 42,409 miles

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

front wishbone bushes getting perished

Pass 10 May 2010 39,280 miles

exhaust getting corroded

fuel tank straps showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2009 36,521 miles

Both rear tyre casings getting perished.

Both rear tyres getting low.

Fuel tank straps getting corroded.

Nail in near side rear tyre.

Off side front tyre scrubing inner edge.

Off side rear brake binding slightly.

Off side wiper blade spliting.

Rear number plate laminates getting seperated.

Fail 31 Jul 2009 36,521 miles

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

Both rear tyre casings getting perished.

Both rear tyres getting low.

Fuel tank straps getting corroded.

Nail in near side rear tyre.

Off side front tyre scrubing inner edge.

Off side rear brake binding slightly.

Off side wiper blade spliting.

Rear number plate laminates getting seperated.

Pass 28 Jul 2008 32,541 miles

both rear tyres getting low

front discs getting corroded

rear discs getting corroded

small crack nearside windscreen

some play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jul 2007 28,984 miles

Front brake back plate getting corroded.

Front discs getting corroded.

Fuel tank straps getting corroded.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near side part of windscreen chiped.

Rear number plate laminates getting seperated.

Pass 29 Jul 2006 26,735 miles

both front shocker gaiters damaged

o/s rear brake binding slightly

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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PE02 CWD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol 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 PE02 CWD, 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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PE02 CWD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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