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DY52 XOK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,370 mi
Last recorded126,370 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 XOK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 126,370 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside headlamp dip beam pattern poor

Fail 3 Aug 2021 126,347 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside headlamp dip beam pattern poor

Pass 5 Aug 2020 114,895 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2019 109,121 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 109,121 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 99,271 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 99,188 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 88,009 miles

eml on

Pass 25 Oct 2016 82,967 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

eml light on

Fail 24 Oct 2016 82,967 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

eml light on

Pass 20 Apr 2015 77,567 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 71,325 miles

centre exhaust mounting weld broken

Pass 2 Apr 2013 60,404 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 60,404 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 48,154 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 38,948 miles

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

front discs pitting

Fail 1 Apr 2010 30,162 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust mounting welds broken

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2010 30,162 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting welds broken

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2009 26,924 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 26,924 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 21,425 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 21,425 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 17,844 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 13,559 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 XOK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 XOK, 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 DY52 XOK registered?

DY52 XOK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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