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DV52 SKD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,073 mi
Last recorded124,073 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 SKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 124,073 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

rear discs poor

Fail 11 May 2018 124,073 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs poor

Pass 23 Mar 2017 111,033 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s rear (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 100,084 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 87,427 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 70,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 70,137 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre starting to crack within tread pattern

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge,also wearing on outer

Pass 10 Dec 2012 64,204 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 60,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 54,926 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 50,322 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 44,404 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 44,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 33,185 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 19,804 miles

both front tyres 3mm

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 22 Nov 2005 16,011 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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DV52 SKD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DV52 SKD, 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 DV52 SKD registered?

DV52 SKD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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