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DF02 YSL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

60,742 mi
Last recorded60,742 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 YSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2021 60,742 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 64,846 miles

upper and lower covers fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2020 64,845 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2019 62,901 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 62,901 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 60,435 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 57,057 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 53,708 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 53,708 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 48,838 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 48,838 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 45,634 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 40,490 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 36,685 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 36,685 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 32,203 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 29,065 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 28,403 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light & airbag light on.

Oil "5" service?

Pass 30 Oct 2006 16,451 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 12,320 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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DF02 YSL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DF02 YSL, 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 DF02 YSL registered?

DF02 YSL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 August 2002.

Is DF02 YSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF02 YSL shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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