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PJ02 XCC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

77,522 mi
Last recorded77,522 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 XCC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 77,522 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 73,559 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively been hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 73,559 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively been hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 70,007 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal to rear underneath (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 68,319 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 65,734 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 65,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 63,684 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 61,317 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 61,315 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 59,636 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 57,627 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 55,542 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 55,542 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 53,694 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 52,064 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 49,914 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 47,780 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 45,549 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 43,757 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 42,192 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 18 Apr 2009 40,887 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 39,557 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 35,853 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 31,995 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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PJ02 XCC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 PJ02 XCC, 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 PJ02 XCC registered?

PJ02 XCC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is PJ02 XCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ02 XCC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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