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DN02 MWY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,176 mi
Last recorded133,176 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 MWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 133,176 miles

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2016 133,176 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2015 118,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 102,850 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 102,840 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 10 Jul 2013 89,702 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 89,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 21 Jun 2012 79,762 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 79,762 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 73,187 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

Nearside front indicator lense missing.

Oil leak from filter.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 65,907 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 65,907 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 57,469 miles

Slight lift in n/side front anti rollbar D bush.

Pass 27 May 2008 52,031 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 52,031 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 44,708 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 35,840 miles

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

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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DN02 MWY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DN02 MWY, 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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DN02 MWY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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