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DV02 SVR

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

159,481 mi
Last recorded159,481 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 SVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 159,481 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 13 Jan 2025 157,842 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2025 157,840 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 157,828 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 155,769 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 152,403 miles

Central Rear stop light not connected

Fail 18 Jul 2022 152,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2021 151,346 miles

Turbo flexi hose leaking O/S front.

Pass 20 Jul 2020 148,695 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 148,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 147,085 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle beginning to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 143,462 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 143,462 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 135,715 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all floor to beam hoses (2) (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill at underside (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill at underside (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

outer sills front end damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2017 135,715 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all floor to beam hoses (2) (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill at underside (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill at underside (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

outer sills front end damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2016 132,595 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 132,563 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 126,027 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 126,027 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 119,237 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 115,487 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 110,379 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust rusty

o/s/r brake binding

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under tray insurcure

Fail 20 May 2011 102,972 miles

N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LI,IT APRX 2MM REQ ATTEN

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 102,972 miles

N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LI,IT APRX 2MM REQ ATTEN

Pass 27 May 2010 91,797 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 83,014 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 83,014 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 71,567 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 55,074 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 39,163 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2005 39,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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 SVR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 SVR, 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 SVR registered?

DV02 SVR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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