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AP02 DTV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,307 mi
Last recorded222,307 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 DTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 222,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 212,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 212,443 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ALL FRONT PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 198,496 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 193,134 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 184,297 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 184,277 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 172,127 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 163,324 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 163,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 157,905 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 151,059 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 141,277 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 129,046 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 119,017 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2007 107,204 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 107,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 94,788 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 73,668 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 73,668 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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AP02 DTV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP02 DTV, 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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AP02 DTV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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