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DY02 MCN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,694 mi
Last recorded147,694 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 MCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 147,694 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody and sills corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2022 147,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody and sills corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 147,529 miles

offside and nearside outer sills covered in underseal

Fail 19 Mar 2020 147,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 144,502 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 143,211 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2016 141,052 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 138,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wiper blades deteriorated but still clearing screen

Fail 1 Dec 2015 138,747 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wiper blades deteriorated but still clearing screen

Fail 5 Aug 2014 125,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 125,511 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 117,073 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 107,775 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 98,689 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 89,833 miles

wiper blades starting to split but still cleaning screen o.k

Pass 11 Jul 2009 80,261 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 74,012 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 67,598 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 67,069 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 61,642 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 59,235 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 59,235 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres scrubbed

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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DY02 MCN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DY02 MCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY02 MCN registered?

DY02 MCN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is DY02 MCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY02 MCN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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