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DS02 NFA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,253 mi
Last recorded90,253 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 90,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dented inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 90,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dented inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 82,573 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 82,573 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 79,928 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 78,707 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 77,396 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 75,145 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 75,145 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on with stop lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge. 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

suspect incorrect bulbs fitted in rear sidelights.

Pass 13 Aug 2018 71,651 miles

outer edges of both front tyres worn & perished. splits close to cords. suggest renewal asap.

Fail 10 Aug 2018 71,651 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both. no tell tale. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

outer edges of both front tyres worn & perished. splits close to cords. suggest renewal asap.

Pass 31 Jul 2017 67,158 miles

inner edges both front tyres worn.

Fail 31 Jul 2017 67,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

inner edges both front tyres worn.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 62,341 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 58,157 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 54,515 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 50,652 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 50,652 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 46,959 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 46,635 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 42,195 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 38,364 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 35,118 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 29,822 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 23,895 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 18,015 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 NFA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NFA, 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 NFA registered?

DS02 NFA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is DS02 NFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS02 NFA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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