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PW02 BUG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

53,142 mi
Last recorded53,142 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPW02 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 53,142 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 51,734 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 51,734 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 49,874 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 45,562 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 41,695 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 36,237 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 32,263 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 32,263 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 29,011 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 25,783 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 20,779 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 20,345 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 16,533 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 13,212 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 10,205 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 6,724 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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PW02 BUG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PW02 BUG, 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 PW02 BUG registered?

PW02 BUG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 July 2002.

Is PW02 BUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PW02 BUG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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