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WF02 USW

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

58,537 mi
Last recorded58,537 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 USW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 58,537 miles

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

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

engine man light on

sill covers fitted both sides

Fail 25 Sep 2025 58,536 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

engine man light on

sill covers fitted both sides

Pass 25 Sep 2024 54,914 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 53,286 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 53,285 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost lower wishbone bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front discs excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 51,832 miles

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

Rear Coil spring worn Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 51,832 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring worn Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 50,129 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2021 50,129 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2020 48,495 miles

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

Offside rear tyre 6 years old, heavily cracked

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

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2019 47,547 miles

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

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

front and rear brake back plates rusted

Fail 27 Sep 2019 47,547 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

front and rear brake back plates rusted

Pass 26 Sep 2018 45,988 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 45,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 44,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 44,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 42,922 miles

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

advise rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Sep 2015 41,212 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 40,396 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 40,378 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 38,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 37,301 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 37,289 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2011 35,035 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2010 32,648 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear handbrake lever on caliper partially seized

slight play in nearside rear assembly

Pass 24 Sep 2009 30,023 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 27,407 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 25,060 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 18,937 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 13,716 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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WF02 USW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WF02 USW, 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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WF02 USW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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