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113 FAE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,454 mi
Last recorded165,454 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration113 FAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 165,454 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 162,928 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 161,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 158,887 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 157,538 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 157,418 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 157,335 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 156,540 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 155,515 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 153,730 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 151,428 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 148,459 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 145,003 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 140,834 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 138,815 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 132,736 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 132,736 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 115,415 miles

O/s rear tyre "H" speed rated all others "W" rated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 May 2009 115,415 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s rear tyre "H" speed rated all others "W" rated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 May 2008 91,722 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear o/s tyre "H" speed rated all others "W" speed rated

Rear wheels dont spin freely when rotated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2008 91,722 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear o/s tyre "H" speed rated all others "W" speed rated

Rear wheels dont spin freely when rotated

Pass 19 May 2007 60,595 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 37,528 miles

arch covers fitted

engine bay covers and under guard fitted

wt x4

Pass 1 Dec 2005 27,876 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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113 FAE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 113 FAE, 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 113 FAE registered?

113 FAE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 March 2002.

Is 113 FAE safe to buy?

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