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DY02 OLM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,963 mi
Last recorded91,963 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 OLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 91,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Inside And Outside Edge

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Inside And Outside Edge

Fail 8 Jan 2016 91,961 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Inside And Outside Edge

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Inside And Outside Edge

Pass 8 Nov 2014 88,545 miles

centure exhaust broken

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 88,502 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

centure exhaust broken

Pass 23 Oct 2013 84,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 84,922 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 80,713 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 74,653 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 69,547 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 69,547 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 63,272 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 57,056 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 54,583 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 42,250 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 42,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OLM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 DY02 OLM, 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

How do I check the history of DY02 OLM?

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What year was DY02 OLM registered?

DY02 OLM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is DY02 OLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY02 OLM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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