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DS02 MKG

2002 Volkswagen 1600

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

60,612 mi
Last recorded60,612 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen 160071,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 MKG
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 May 2015 60,612 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 May 2015 60,612 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 May 2014 55,884 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 50,604 miles

EML lamp is on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside front tyre is wearing on inside edge of tread

rear exhaust box is deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2013 50,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

EML lamp is on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

offside front tyre is wearing on inside edge of tread

rear exhaust box is deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2012 46,601 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 46,601 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 43,635 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 39,505 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 39,505 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2009 37,917 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 37,917 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 35,820 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 34,173 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 34,173 miles

rear bushes in front wishbones feel weak †possible bad connection on number plate lamp

Pass 21 Jun 2006 32,203 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 32,203 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1600?

Based on 3,410 MOT tests across 387 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
387
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 203
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 146
position lamp(s) not working 119
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 118
Headlamp aim too low 96
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DS02 MKG is a 2002 Volkswagen 1600 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 71,512 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 1600 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 203 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS02 MKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DS02 MKG registered?

DS02 MKG is a 2002 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 17 April 2002.

Is DS02 MKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS02 MKG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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