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PF02 ORO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

58,971 mi
Last recorded58,971 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 ORO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 58,971 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 57,213 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 55,327 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 55,325 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to control engine revs between set figures (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 53,594 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 51,907 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 50,217 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 47,098 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2019 45,370 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 42,912 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2017 40,539 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 23 May 2016 37,992 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 35,932 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 33,570 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 31,135 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 28,816 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 27,863 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 26,800 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 24,572 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 21,936 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 18,308 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 14,950 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 11,436 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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PF02 ORO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 PF02 ORO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PF02 ORO registered?

PF02 ORO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is PF02 ORO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF02 ORO shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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