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DV02 VOY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,642 mi
Last recorded126,642 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 VOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 126,642 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Aug 2015 126,642 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management light on

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2014 117,311 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 117,310 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine management light on

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 104,009 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 1 Aug 2013 104,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine management light on

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 88,617 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 88,617 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 75,316 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 75,316 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 67,023 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 56,073 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 46,660 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 37,504 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ROUTED OVER FUEL TAN K CANNOT BE VISUALLY INSPECTED FULLY

Pass 30 May 2006 31,013 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 VOY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VOY, 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 VOY registered?

DV02 VOY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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