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A23 BUG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

99,343 mi
Last recorded99,343 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 99,343 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe swollen /corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

both rear axle bushes deteriorated / worn and starting to part

slight corrosion to inner sills at rear

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2025 99,343 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe swollen /corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

both rear axle bushes deteriorated / worn and starting to part

rear exhaust rubber split temporary repair with jubilee clip and cable tie

slight corrosion to inner sills at rear

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2024 93,502 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush of Arm slight damage - no excessive movement in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 89,930 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 84,636 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 82,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

repair to o/s/r outer sill covered in under seal

Fail 28 Jun 2021 82,953 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 82,536 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 82,536 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 77,480 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 77,480 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 69,549 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 65,957 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 61,092 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 56,684 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 53,545 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 46,831 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 41,625 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 41,625 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 34,943 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 34,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 29,492 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 25,655 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 19,224 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 15,240 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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A23 BUG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 A23 BUG, 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 A23 BUG registered?

A23 BUG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is A23 BUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 BUG shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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