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DS02 JNO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,042 mi
Last recorded101,042 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 JNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 101,042 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 101,041 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 93,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 82,802 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 82,793 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 82,459 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear seat belts not checked. Seats folded down

Pass 11 Oct 2017 72,898 miles

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

enine light on

Pass 4 Aug 2016 66,497 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 66,495 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 60,434 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 55,810 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

engine managment light on

wipers smearing

Pass 5 Jun 2013 54,056 miles

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit and heavily perished on sidewalls(strong advise)

engine top cover and undertray fitted

exhaust centre mount bracket broken but exhaust still secure

front number plate starting to delaminate

front wipers slightly smeary

nearside front indicator starting to emit white light

service reminder illuminated

slight bind from both front brakes

stonechips in front screen

Fail 5 Jun 2013 54,056 miles

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

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

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit and heavily perished on sidewalls(strong advise)

engine top cover and undertray fitted

exhaust centre mount bracket broken but exhaust still secure

front number plate starting to delaminate

front wipers slightly smeary

nearside front indicator starting to emit white light

service reminder illuminated

slight bind from both front brakes

stonechips in front screen

Pass 31 May 2012 51,567 miles

1) tyres 205 55 16 2) wheel nut covers fitted

3) rear o/s and n/s tyres badly perished owner aware of problem and advised to replace asap

Pass 23 May 2011 49,132 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken but still supporting exhaust

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2010 46,493 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

engine oily

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 19 May 2010 46,474 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted

engine oily

exhaust corroded

miner exhaust blow

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 15 May 2009 43,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2008 41,376 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 36,717 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 32,914 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 28,898 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 JNO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DS02 JNO, 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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What year was DS02 JNO registered?

DS02 JNO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 June 2002.

Is DS02 JNO safe to buy?

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