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2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests47 (36 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate76.6%

Mileage

110,326 mi
Last recorded110,326 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration35 GT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

36 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 110,326 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 33,946 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 33,715 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 33,206 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 107,361 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear floor pan area corroded

Oil leak

Play in front top mounts

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 30,767 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 12 Aug 2021 101,919 miles

TYRES SLIGHT STRETCH

Fail 6 Aug 2021 101,919 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

TYRES SLIGHT STRETCH

Pass 6 May 2021 26,416 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 97,477 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 95,328 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 25,832 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 29 Oct 2018 90,036 miles

Both front suspension components corroded

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

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

Fuel tank securing strap corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

Rear axle and components corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 90,036 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded All around brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Near back box area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Both front suspension components corroded

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

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

Fuel tank securing strap corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

Rear axle and components corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 24,872 miles

front tyres cracking up

nearside rear tyre cracking up

Fail 9 Jul 2018 24,859 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

front tyres cracking up

nearside rear tyre cracking up

Pass 25 Oct 2017 84,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 84,348 miles

Central Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Central Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner 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 5 Jul 2017 24,400 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 76,534 miles

Nearside Front CV boot weaping grease

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

close to excessive corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

corrosion to both rear floors

exhaust blow at rear

Fail 7 Oct 2016 76,534 miles

Nearside Front CV boot weaping grease

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

close to excessive corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

corrosion to both rear floors

exhaust blow at rear

Pass 11 Jul 2016 24,063 miles

ALL TYRES HAVE SLIGHT CRACKS ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 21 Aug 2015 69,061 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 69,061 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outter (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 23,265 miles

ALL 4 TYRES HAVE SLIGHT CRACKS WITHIN THE TREADS

Pass 25 Nov 2014 65,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 22,450 miles

TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT STAYING ON

Pass 19 Nov 2013 58,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Dec 2012 21,141 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 52,550 miles

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

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

slight binding o/s/r

Fail 7 Nov 2012 52,550 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight binding o/s/r

Pass 4 Jan 2012 20,425 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 47,329 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 47,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front disks bad corrosion inner surface

Pass 6 Dec 2010 44,097 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads incorrectly fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2010 44,097 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads incorrectly fitted

Pass 6 May 2010 19,100 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 38,626 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 17,323 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 33,206 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

windscreen scratched in zone A

Pass 27 Oct 2008 12,877 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 12,833 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Nov 2007 28,485 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 8,883 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 25,748 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 25,748 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

exhaust centre bracket broken away from system

Pass 22 Nov 2005 21,146 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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35 GT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 47 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.6%.

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 35 GT, 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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35 GT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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