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S31 BER

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

64,906 mi
Last recorded64,906 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 BER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 64,906 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle underbody/suspension components has slight surface corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2025 64,473 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 63,824 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 62,287 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 61,211 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 60,869 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 59,258 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 59,044 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 58,453 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 56,268 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 55,257 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 55,257 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 53,885 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 52,191 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 50,949 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 48,318 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 45,801 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 43,235 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 40,371 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 36,949 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 33,110 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,445 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 25,965 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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S31 BER is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc 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 S31 BER, 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 S31 BER registered?

S31 BER is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is S31 BER safe to buy?

The MOT history for S31 BER 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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