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DY52 HSA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,156 mi
Last recorded84,156 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 HSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 84,156 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 84,156 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 74,289 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 74,289 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 63,661 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 63,566 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 54,906 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 43,841 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 43,788 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 33,497 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 28,595 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 20,907 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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DY52 HSA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DY52 HSA, 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 DY52 HSA registered?

DY52 HSA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is DY52 HSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY52 HSA shows 12 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.

Does DY52 HSA have outstanding finance?

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