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DE02 GYN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,534 mi
Last recorded112,534 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 GYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 112,534 miles

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

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

signs of nsr brake overheating

Pass 9 Jan 2019 108,810 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 108,810 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

n/s/f window inoperative

o/s/f fog light is corroded internally

power steering reservoir is insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2018 104,161 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 104,161 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 98,151 miles

N/S/F TYRE CRACKED

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 95,119 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 90,872 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 90,854 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 81,694 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 81,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 70,567 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag fault warning light on

Pass 24 Apr 2012 63,283 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

airbag light on

Pass 5 Mar 2011 59,658 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 56,741 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 56,730 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 53,976 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 50,778 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 45,638 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 33,525 miles

both rear tyres slightly distorted on inside edge

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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DE02 GYN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol 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 DE02 GYN, 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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DE02 GYN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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