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DU02 VYG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,319 mi
Last recorded126,319 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 VYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 126,319 miles

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

OIL LEAK

Fail 28 Sep 2015 126,298 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

OIL LEAK

Fail 17 Oct 2014 122,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 122,351 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 120,025 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 120,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 114,553 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 102,617 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 100,190 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 88,038 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 77,898 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 72,835 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 60,905 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 60,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 48,862 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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DU02 VYG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DU02 VYG, 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 DU02 VYG registered?

DU02 VYG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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