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DA02 WSD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,225 mi
Last recorded84,225 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 WSD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014 84,225 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 77,130 miles

Engine breather hose insecure

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 77,130 miles

Engine breather hose insecure

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 73,197 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes n/s/r blistered under plastic coating.

Fail 25 Jul 2012 73,197 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes n/s/r blistered under plastic coating.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 69,428 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 14 May 2010 64,490 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 644,488 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2009 58,287 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 58,287 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 52,034 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 52,033 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 44,921 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 38,860 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 31,986 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 WSD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WSD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA02 WSD registered?

DA02 WSD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 June 2002.

Is DA02 WSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA02 WSD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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