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DU02 VYM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

96,493 mi
Last recorded96,493 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 VYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2025 96,493 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

boot dont open

Pass 17 Apr 2024 88,793 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 88,672 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored slightly and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 79,325 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 79,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 69,137 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 69,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 67,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/n/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside parking brake just met the legal requirement.

unable to clean rear brake pipes due to plastic/powder coating

Pass 21 Mar 2020 65,158 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

reversing lamp not working

Pass 25 Mar 2019 61,948 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear boot lock malfunctioning.

bonnet puller lever insecure.

oil warning lamp switch faulty

Fail 23 Mar 2019 61,943 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear boot lock malfunctioning.

bonnet puller lever insecure.

no oil in engine prior to test

oil warning lamp switch faulty

Pass 26 Mar 2018 58,218 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 54,938 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 54,937 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 51,871 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2016 51,871 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 49,824 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 47,700 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 47,700 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 44,531 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 42,098 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 38,489 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 33,234 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 30,137 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,160 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 23,562 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 18,897 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 VYM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DU02 VYM, 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 VYM registered?

DU02 VYM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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