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EK02 DSY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,724 mi
Last recorded89,724 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 DSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 89,724 miles

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2021 89,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2020 86,849 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 83,551 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 83,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 80,659 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 80,659 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 78,398 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 78,398 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 74,647 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 74,643 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 69,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 69,420 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 66,594 miles

EML on

wipers split

Fail 2 Jun 2014 66,594 miles

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

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

EML on

wipers split

Pass 10 May 2013 55,432 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 55,410 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2012 43,711 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,564 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 31,734 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 30,250 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008
Pass 12 Apr 2007
Pass 26 Apr 2006 22,522 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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EK02 DSY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc 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 EK02 DSY, 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 EK02 DSY registered?

EK02 DSY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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