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DA02 YYO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

110,076 mi
Last recorded110,076 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 110,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2025 105,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 100,520 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 90,801 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 77,137 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 64,735 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 54,448 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 41,361 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 37,981 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 32,489 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 32,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 25,639 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 24,259 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 23,998 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 23,729 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 22,919 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 21,248 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 19,814 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 18,202 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 14,169 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 9,916 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 7,150 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 YYO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 YYO, 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 YYO registered?

DA02 YYO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 July 2002.

Is DA02 YYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA02 YYO shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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