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DK02 YVG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,872 mi
Last recorded108,872 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 YVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 108,872 miles

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slightly oil leaking

Fail 21 May 2018 108,873 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate insecure both front or rear (0.1 (a))

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

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slightly oil leaking

Pass 30 Jun 2017 101,427 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 94,695 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 82,470 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 82,470 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 70,651 miles

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

reverse lamp not working

Pass 19 Nov 2012 59,724 miles

oil leek

Fail 16 Nov 2012 59,724 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

oil leek

Pass 31 Oct 2011 55,103 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 55,103 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 51,782 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 47,566 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 42,202 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 37,766 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

passenger rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2006 32,859 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 29 Oct 2005 28,594 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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DK02 YVG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DK02 YVG, 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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DK02 YVG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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