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DV02 SVP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,032 mi
Last recorded48,032 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 SVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 48,032 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 42,065 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

front number plate cracked but still secure

Fail 22 Sep 2009 42,065 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

front number plate cracked but still secure

Pass 18 Oct 2008 31,135 miles

O/S/R+ N/S/R TYRES DAMAGED EDGE OF TREAD

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

Fail 18 Oct 2008 31,135 miles

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

O/S/R+ N/S/R TYRES DAMAGED EDGE OF TREAD

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 23,534 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs corroded on inner adges

front number plate cracked

n/s front tyre heavy age cracking

rear tyres age cracking

suspension rubbers age cracking

Fail 6 Oct 2007 23,534 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs corroded on inner adges

front number plate cracked

n/s front tyre heavy age cracking

rear tyres age cracking

suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2006 15,518 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 13,911 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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DV02 SVP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DV02 SVP, 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 DV02 SVP registered?

DV02 SVP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is DV02 SVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV02 SVP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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