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DA02 AHG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,047 mi
Last recorded190,047 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 AHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 190,047 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 189,958 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 171,775 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 158,799 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 158,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 145,317 miles

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

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

Offside Front INNER TYRE WORN

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 145,317 miles

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

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

Offside Front INNER TYRE WORN

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 139,621 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 133,679 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 133,679 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 126,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2013 126,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 119,523 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 110,676 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 101,589 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 91,632 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 84,115 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 74,215 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 53,081 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 33,724 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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DA02 AHG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black 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 DA02 AHG, 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 DA02 AHG registered?

DA02 AHG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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