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DS02 BCE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

197,969 mi
Last recorded197,969 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 BCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 197,969 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 197,969 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2020 190,373 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 190,372 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 176,671 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Feb 2019 176,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 164,670 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 164,669 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2017 151,055 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 137,632 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 137,631 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 121,151 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 125,151 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 112,834 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 110,350 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 103,784 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 98,448 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 98,448 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 89,671 miles

osr tyre beginging to crack around tread

Fail 1 Mar 2010 89,671 miles

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

osr tyre beginging to crack around tread

Pass 27 Mar 2009 82,082 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 61,267 miles

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)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 61,077 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 45,789 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 41,948 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 27,926 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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DS02 BCE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DS02 BCE, 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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DS02 BCE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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