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DG02 BSY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,724 mi
Last recorded122,724 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 BSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 122,724 miles

middle exhaust deteriorated

rear offside tyre starting to split

Fail 8 Nov 2017 122,715 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and worn on both edges (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 118,733 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust to back box join is leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2016 118,733 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust to back box join is leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 112,565 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cat rattels

Fail 2 Jun 2015 112,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cat rattels

Pass 24 May 2014 106,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 24 May 2014 106,988 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 99,244 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2013 99,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 90,209 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 90,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2011 83,209 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 73,481 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 63,286 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 53,471 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 53,471 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 39,533 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 27,178 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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DG02 BSY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DG02 BSY, 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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DG02 BSY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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