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DY02 OKO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

115,277 mi
Last recorded115,277 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 OKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 115,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Metal pipe part slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Door card and interior handle missing but door can still be opened

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 115,271 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Metal pipe part excessively corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Metal pipe part slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Door card and interior handle missing but door can still be opened

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 114,338 miles

no rear seats and seat belts

Pass 21 Dec 2018 112,922 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 110,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 104,377 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 100,038 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light inop

Nearside Front inner rack arm has play

Nearside Front tyre worn on sidewall

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 100,038 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front fog light inop

Nearside Front inner rack arm has play

Nearside Front tyre worn on sidewall

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 92,316 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 83,724 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 83,712 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 81,362 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 78,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 26 Mar 2012 78,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 4 Mar 2011 75,284 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Mar 2010 71,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 71,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 69,422 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 11 Jun 2008 60,103 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 51,928 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 43,131 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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DY02 OKO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OKO, 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 DY02 OKO registered?

DY02 OKO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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