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VU02 BWW

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

114,675 mi
Last recorded114,675 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 BWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 114,675 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 109,975 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 103,404 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 98,267 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 92,521 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 87,005 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 80,750 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 80,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 67,790 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 61,418 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 54,122 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 45,896 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 38,799 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 33,558 miles
Pass 28 May 2005 30,404 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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VU02 BWW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VU02 BWW, 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 VU02 BWW registered?

VU02 BWW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 May 2002.

Is VU02 BWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU02 BWW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU02 BWW have outstanding finance?

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