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S2 PSW

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

84,845 mi
Last recorded84,845 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 PSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 84,845 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 83,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2024 81,777 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 78,388 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 75,871 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 73,510 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 72,451 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 70,488 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 68,656 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 68,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 67,100 miles

o/s/f Tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2016 64,558 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 61,844 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken /corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 58,229 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 53,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil level low

Pass 30 Jul 2012 48,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 27 Jul 2012 48,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Jul 2011 43,373 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 38,764 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 35,378 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 32,178 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 27,749 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 23,278 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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S2 PSW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S2 PSW, 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 S2 PSW registered?

S2 PSW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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